Tag Archives: Brian Alberg

Berkshire Chefs Make Their Way to the Hudson Valley Bounty ‘Taste Of’ Dinner

This year’s Hudson Valley Bounty ‘Taste of’ Dinner on Monday, August 5 will be yet another on-the-road adventure for the Berkshire local food scene and we’re excited to tell the story. Eight chefs and foodmakers from the Berkshires will be making their way to the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham, NY, where two dozen celebratedContinue Reading

From Tech Munch in NY to Food.Curated.

Back in May of 2012, I had the pleasure of meeting Liza de Guia (AKA Skeeter), the documentary food filmmaker, at a Tech Munch conference in New York. As Founder and Chief Storyteller of Food.Curated., Liza was a compelling speaker and I approached her to consider visiting the Berkshires to learn more about the localContinue Reading

Reaching the Masses: Media Event at the Culinary Loft

The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) hosted a media reception featuring Massachusetts vacation experiences in New York in early May 2013 at The Culinary Loft in Manhattan. In an effort to highlight all things culinary, MOTT partnered with two chefs in the Commonwealth — Michael Scelfo of Russell House Tavern in Cambridge andContinue Reading

Beard in the Berkshires Week

In celebration of this year’s “Berkshire Cure-All” dinner at the James Beard House, several chefs will feature their highlighted course back home in the Berkshires following the New York City-based event. Photo courtesy of Cricket Creek Farm, Williamstown, MA Beginning on Monday, March 4, special menu items from the prestigious dinner will be featured byContinue Reading

Heading Back to the James Beard House on March 1!

BERKSHIRE CHEFS BRING “THE BERKSHIRE CURE-ALL” TO NYC’s JAMES BEARD HOUSE On Friday, March 1, a group of innovative Berkshire chefs will travel to the James Beard Foundation in New York City to present a farm-to-table dinner featuring foods harvested in the Berkshire region. Organized by Brian J. Alberg, Executive Chef and Food & BeverageContinue Reading

Live from West 12th Street: Preserving the Berkshire Harvest at the James Beard House

Check out behind-the-scenes video coverage of Berkshire chefs in the James Beard kitchen on March 2, 2012 when a group of us traveled to NYC to present “Preserving the Berkshire Harvest” for James Beard members and guests. A short welcome from our host chef Brian Alberg: For video highlights of the evening, check out theContinue Reading

Preserving the Berkshire Harvest at the James Beard House

New York, NEW YORK… here we come! Beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 2, a team from The Red Lion Inn and Berkshire Farm & Table will be streaming live, behind-the-scenes coverage of Berkshire chefs in the James Beard kitchen. LIKE Berkshire Farm & Table’s Facebook page and follow BF&T on Twitter for aContinue Reading

Berkshire Chefs Bring “The Whole Berkshire Hog” to NYC’s James Beard House

DINNER HIGHLIGHTS CULINARY CULTURE OF THE BERKSHIRES On February 4, 2011, the James Beard Foundation presents The Whole Berkshire Hog, an evening showcasing the culinary talents and farm-to-table efforts of several of the most innovative chefs of the Berkshire region. The foods prepared will be raised, grown and foraged in the Berkshire region. The Berkshire region isContinue Reading