Damien O'Donnell's James Beard House Dinner

Local chef and co-owner of Harbor Bistro in Springs Damien O'Donnell will cook at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City on Saturday, January 28, at 7 PM. Dinners at the James Beard House feature multi-course meals with wine pairings prepared by guest chefs from around the world. In the food industry, being invited to cook at the James Beard House is recognized as one of the highest honors attainable for a chef. O'Donnell's "East Meets East End" menu will highlight local resources infused with his signature Asian-style, paired with Wölffer Estate Vineyard wines. A cocktail reception starts the evening off with passed hors d'oeuvres paired with Wölffer Estate Noblesse Oblige Extra Brut Rosé 2013. O'Donnell's hors d'oeuvres include Yellowfin tuna poke, winter fluke ceviche, Tandoori-spiced fried oysters, Bonac clams, and Mongolian beef short rib lettuce wraps. The five-course dinner that follows will feature Maine lobster tail tempura, sea scallops, roasted Crescent Farms duck breast, Kobe beef tataki, and a pistachio financier. The James Beard Foundation's mission is to celebrate, nurture, and honor chefs and other leaders making America's food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. Tickets to the dinner are $175 per person and $135 for James Beard House members. For tickets call 212-627-2308 or visit http://bit.ly/ODonnellBeardHouse.

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