Bartenders? They’re chefs, too, at the James Beard Taste America, celebrating the foundation’s 20th anniversary - The Boston Globe

Bartenders? They’re chefs, too, at the James Beard Taste America, celebrating the foundation’s 20th anniversary - The Boston Globe

AWESOME Article

Boston was one of 20 cities to host a foodfest, a benefit for the James Beard Foundation’s 20th anniversary. Each city put its own mark on the fete: Pittsburgh, for example, welcomed back superstar chef Thomas Keller. In New Orleans, pastry chef Emily Luchetti prepared desserts at three different restaurants.

Boston’s signature? The three bartenders created cocktails featured alongside epicurean nibbles whipped up by the city’s best chefs. The inclusion signals a shift in how the food community views cocktails - and the fine art of mixology.

If there is any doubt in your mind about the return of the cocktail and Boston’s premiere place in it, please read this article.

I’ve been a bit behind on posting lately, but this one spurred me to immediately post it.

Huge congrats to Jackson Cannon, John Gertsen, Misty Kalkofen and Scott Marshall.

Cheers!