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Saturday, May 26th, 2012

1, 2 and 8, Susan or Michael Maddox give two-hour demonstrations, with a three-course lunch to follow. Both chefs teach the hands-on Aug. 9 class, followed by a four-course menu. Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar, Wheaton, “Burgers, … Chef Dudley Nieto leads a class in the Basque-style nibbles called pintxos, including xangurro en piquillo (crab-stuffed pepper, gazpacho blanco (white gazpacho) and endivias con gambas (endive with garlic shrimp and warm sherry vinaigrette). …

Report back from Farm to Fork 2010: You missed out. « Victus Populi

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

That price covers ALL of the unlimited samples at the event from dozens of farmer/chef pairs that have been matched up, as well as the unlimited samples from craftspeople–the chocolatiers, salumi makers, etc. … Never in a million years did I expect to see Karen & Ben Barker (Magnolia Grill) serving up smoked trout with lettuce puree and local pickled veggies or Scott Crawford (Herons) pouring freshly made strawberry gazpacho into a biodegradable cup for me. …

Report back from Farm to Fork 2010: You missed out.

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Never in a million years did I expect to see Karen & Ben Barker (Magnolia Grill) serving up smoked trout with lettuce puree and local pickled veggies or Scott Crawford (Herons) pouring freshly made strawberry gazpacho into a …

Recovery Is on the Menu | Restaurant Magazine

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

At David Burke Townhouse, the average bottle of red wine has crept back up over $100. At Delmonico’s, diners ordered nearly twice as many white truffles compared to last year’s season. And at Aldea, the new lobster gazpacho appetizer is selling briskly at … “A lot of my higher-priced items on the menu are selling without hesitation,” said George Mendes, partner/chef at Aldea. “I put a lobster gazpacho on the menu last week for $16, and it’s selling. That gives us hope. …