Last weekend, Valley Cheese and Wine celebrated its second anniversary. Quite a feat for a store tucked into a back corner of an obscure shopping center at the far edge of town. Maybe its success has to do with the fact that it has the best selection of cheese, salumi, charcuterie, specialty foods and obscure-yet-bargain-priced wines in town. That, and it also has Bob Howald and Kristin Sande as owners — famous fromagerie folks who are always on Forme, have a great Tomme de Savoie together, and don’t ever lait down in their quest to fromage-i-fy the world. The Brindamour between them is so palpable, they may brie the cheesiest couple in town.
Category: Events
James Beard Foundation Event in Las Vegas October 24-26
In the spirit of laziness for which he is known, ELV is hereby printing the entire press release for the JBF’s WEEKEND OF WINNERS Event. The other reasons ELV is posting this verbatim are: 1) We can’t convey all of the info you need any better than it is laid out below by uber-p.r. guy Ken Langdon; and 2) We are recovering from some severe food poisoning of two days ago — and the unpleasant aftermath of what occurs when face meets tile floor during a bout with same. Translation: ELV’s normally flawless, Dorian Gray-like visage looks like it met with a couple of left hooks from this guy in his prime, and it may be a while before we eat nine courses of seafood again.
THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION’S TASTE AMERICA™ LAS VEGAS
‘WEEEKEND OF WINNERS’ EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 24 – 26, 2008
~TICKETS ON SALE NOW~
One-of-a-kind dinners and benefit gala celebrate the country’s culinary superstars
(LAS VEGAS, NV – September 16, 2008) – The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America Las Vegas™ will take place October 24 – 26, 2008 in Las Vegas, America’s newest and most exciting dining destination and home to some of the country’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs. This special assemblage of James Beard Foundation Award-winning chefs, restaurateurs, journalists, cookbook authors and sommeliers will represent some of the most respected and exciting voices defining American cuisine today. James Beard Foundation (JBF) dinners, cooking demonstrations, educational panels and events aimed to inspire, entertain and educate will be scheduled throughout the weekend. Tickets are available now at www.jbftasteamerica.com.
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Sake Tasting at Shibuya
If you’re seriously into sake, or intend to be so, we suggest going to this article before jumping to the rest of ELV’s post.