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Horizons’ James Beard Menu

Posted by Foobooz on 14th September 2009

Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby are boing to become the first vegan chefs to prepare a dinner at the James Beard House when they prepare their November 3rd dinner in New York. The menu looks pretty darn good and we’re certain it will come across better than Jenn Zavala’s hot tempered Chile Relleno stuffed with Seitan.

Check out the full menu at Meal Ticket.

Horizons’ James Beard House Dinner Menu [Meal Ticket]

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In The Restaurant Club

Posted by Foobooz on 12th May 2009

The Philly Mag Restaurant Club

This week in Philadelphia Magazine’s Restaurant Club newsletter.

  • Philly’s Best Lunch Deals
  • Burgers, Burgers, Everywhere!
  • The Beard Awards Backlash

Restaurant Club Newsletter [Philadelphia Magazine]

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James Beard Finalists Announced

Posted by Foobooz on 23rd March 2009

The James Beard semifinalists were announced last month and now come the finalists. Below is the list of Philadelphia area nominees:

  • Newspaper feature without recipes: Craig LaBan
  • Outstanding Service: Vetri
  •  The Rising Star: Michael Solomonov
  • Outstanding Restaurateur: Stephen Starr
  • The Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic: Jose Garces

James Beard Award Nominees [Slashfood]
 Beard Foundation [Twitter]

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James Beard Semifinalists Announced

Posted by Foobooz on 13th February 2009

James Beard Foundation AwardsThe prestigious James Beard Foundation has announced its Semifinalists for the 2009 James Beard Awards and there are lots of Philadelphia area nominees out there.

Marc Vetri is nominated for Outstanding Chef and his namesake restaurant is also under Best Service. Jonathan McDonald (Pub & Kitchen), Charles “Chip” Roman (Blackfish) and Michael Solomonov (Zahav) are up for Rising Star Chef of the Year and six chefs make the cut for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic

Complete Philadelphia area list after the jump.

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Celebrity Chef Dinner At Amada

Posted by Foobooz on 6th November 2007

Amada

Amada’s Jose Garces and Christopher Lee of Manhattan’s Gilt are teaming up for a special dinner at Amada on November 15th. The dinner is part of the James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour and promises to be an amazing night.

There are still some tickets remaining. The five-course dinner costs $150 per person and includes wines from Chateau Souverain Winery paired with each course.

Menu after the jump.

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Return Invite For Marigold Kitchen

Posted by Foobooz on 8th June 2007

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The world-renowned James Beard House has invited Marigold Kitchen’s Michael Solomonov back to cook dinner for a second time.

But even if you don’t want to make the trip to New York you can experience the menu at Marigold from Tuesday, July 17th until Sunday, July 22nd.

The dinner at the James Beard House in New York will be $130 to the general public. The five course tasting menu offered at Marigold Kitchen (excluding the hors d’ oeuvres and wine pairings) will be $60.

Menu after the jump.

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James Beard Foundation Announces Nominees

Posted by Foobooz on 19th March 2007

James Beard Foundation Awards

The James Beard Foundation has announced their nominees for the 2007 James Beard Foundation Awards. The Beard Foundation awards are the culinary equivalent of the Oscars.And although no Philadelphia chefs or restaurants were nominated for any of the biggest awards, Jose Garces is nominated for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA).

Stephen Starr’s New York eateries got some love as Morimoto has been nominated for Outstanding Restaurant Design and Buddakan gets a nomination for Outstanding Restaurant Graphics.

2007 Beard Award Nominees Announced, Chang, Humm Get Rising Star Nod; Meyer, Brennan Dominate [Eater]
James Beard Foundation [Official Site]

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