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Tiny Urban Tidbits #3

May 6, 2010 by Jennifer Che 7 Comments

James Beard Foundation Winners
The James Beard Foundation Awards came out this week. This is really like the Oscars for cooking – it’s one of the most prestigious awards you can get. The complete list of winners is here, but I thought I would highlight some of my personal favorites (based on experience) from that list.
Redd Saltine Toffee
Outstanding Pastry Chef Award: Nicole Plue from Redd, Yountville, CA
We visited Redd when we went to Napa Valley for the S. Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition back in March. We absolutely loved the food there, but were hesitant about eating too much because we had reservations at The French Laundry that night. So unfortunately, we passed on dessert and instead just bought a bag of their addictive Saltine Toffee to go. If only we had known that their pastry chef was so amazing! Oh well, next time . . . although I must admit, that toffee was pretty good!
Daniel Happy Birthday
Outstanding Restaurant Award: Daniel, NYC
I probably sound like a broken record, but I still think this was my more enjoyable fine dining experience this past year. Maybe it felt more special because it was for my birthday. 🙂


French Laundry
Rising Star Chef of the Year Award: Tim Hollingsworth, The French Laundry, Yountville
I wonder if he was in the kitchen when we went. I looked through the photos I took in the kitchen but he wasn’t there. Maybe he was off duty that night.

Best Chef: Northeast: Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier, Arrows in Ogunquit, ME
I was really rooting for Tony Maws from Craigie on Main (formerly Craigie Street Bistrot). I guess I haven’t actually tried Arrows in Ogunquit, but I’ve had Tony Maws’ cooking and it’s absolutely fantastic. I really think he’s one of the best cooks in the Boston area. Now I’m really curious about this place in Ogunquit . . .
Joel Robuchon espresso dessert
Best Chef, Southwest: Claude Le Tohic from Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand.
This is definitely the most over-the-top restaurant we have ever visited. I mean, just look at the presentation of this dessert, not to mention the velvet seats, opulent dining room, and incredible bread & dessert carts at the restaurant!

And congrats to Serious Eats for winning Best Food Blog!

pods
Finally, I picked this up at the market the other day. Can anyone guess what it is?

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Comments

  1. Cler says

    May 7, 2010 at 7:59 am

    Those are Green Garbanzos. Really delicous .Love them!

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  2. Karen says

    May 7, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    I thought they might be flava beans

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  3. Emi says

    May 7, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    Fresh garbanzos!

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  4. Velva says

    May 7, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    I am so glad that you shared this year’s James Beard winners with us. I have had the French Laundy on my list of must do’s in life. Please tell me that it is worth every penny? I have Daniel’s and Per Se on my list too.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  5. [email protected] says

    May 7, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Lovely recap. And I am thinking garbanzo beans!

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  6. valgal123 says

    May 8, 2010 at 10:57 am

    Great post! I’ve never tried fresh garbanzo beans!

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  7. jentinyurbankitchen says

    May 10, 2010 at 11:48 am

    Yes, most of you got it right. These are fresh garbanzo beans! (Otherwise known as chick peas)

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