Two weeks ago, I attended the GQ and Patrón event at the James Beard House in New York City. Quoting the event website: 2011 James Beard Foundation Award semi-finalist chef Casey Lane, of The Tasting Kitchen in Venice, California wows critics with his ingredient-driven cuisine. A reservation at the Venice Beach bistro is almost impossible to score, so reserve your spot for Lane's bold, handcrafted cooking at this special dinner presented at the James Beard House by GQ and Patrón, featuring a selection of Patrón signature cocktails. The event had a reception featuring passed hors d'oeuvre and wine and cocktail pairings, followed by a seated meal which included 5 courses and wine pairings for each course. Preparing myself for the evening, I took a look at the menu, and a lot of the items were, I would say, exotic, and I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. Arriving at the James Beard House, I put all the fears aside, and came with an open mind, ready to taste whatever was set before
First time at Beard Foundation dinner and it was outstanding! #laspuertasbuff was the reason I went and they did not disappoint! Great experience! The food was excellent and the cocktails and wine were well matched to each course. It felt like you were at a big holiday dinner at your grandmother's...tables are super close together and you are stuffed into a corner at some tables but it was fun vs annoying. Highly recommended!
James Beard in his kitchen in 1961, demonstrating how to flambé. He won the trust of readers as an “unfussy bon vivant, as much in love with a good club sandwich as he was with veal Oscar.”
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Check out these amazing dinners. The money goes to a great cause and supports emerging chefs. The meals are amazing and they have recently added a vegan series. All food is sustainably sourced.
Great 7 course dinner for an enjoyable evening. Membership in The James Beard House provides introductions to chefs from all over the country; for us New Yorkers this provides great food without travel.
Always enjoyable great service in their
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It’s always a unique and memorable experience highly recommend.
Great location with a beautiful interior. Was such an honor to be asked to cook there for two nights.
My husband and I had a Laotian dinner here in July, toured the beautiful house with a lovely garden, and enjoyed the interesting dynamics and conversation among dinners.
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Great Outstanding and AWESOME place to eat and learn from.
And absolutely kudos go out to the James Beard Foundation for feeding thousands and it's efforts to #SaveRestaurants in order to #OpenForGood.
Keep up the great work.
The best dining experience ever, just imagine having a top chef prepare dinner for a small group of people. You have a seven course dinner paired with wine and service to perfection. The chef came out in the end introduced himself and explained the experience of the nite. It was a unique experience that I would do again. I've later learned that you can book a dinner and meet some of the famous chefs around the country. Just google to see when and who they are featuring.
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