Adria Cooking in NYC

[Sneakeater]

Probably everybody knew about this but me:

http://nymag.com/daily/food/2006/10/greate...make_bes_1.html

I'm going to be away this weekend, but I'm sure someone here will go.

(Who are the other nine chefs? If one of them is Arzak, we may be approaching self-immolation territory at my end of this computer connection.)

Edited October 11, 2006 by Sneakeater (log)

[Daniel]

Wow.. I also think he is at the Beard House for like 750 a person..

[Sneakeater]

The List

(with stupid promotional addenda from the promotor)

Ferran Adrià: Spain’s Culinary Wizard

Juan Mari Arzak: New Basque Cuisine

Martín Berasategui: The Art of Learning, The Virtue of Teaching

Alberto Chicote: Fusión by Principle

Paco Roncero: Ambassador in Madrid of the Genius of Roses

Quique Dacosta: Unlimited Cuisine

Daniel García: Andalusian Talent

Enrique Martínez: From the Kitchen Garden, A Vegetable Purist

Joan Roca: Discoverer of Extraordinary Techniques

Paco Torreblanca: Pioneer and Maestro of the Sweetest Art

(Fuck. It's been nice knowing you all.)

Edited October 11, 2006 by Sneakeater (log)

[Eatmywords]

It ain't cheap......"The $300 ticket buys breakfast and lunch, plus tastings at a makeshift Spanish marketplace; add $75 for an optional wine seminar or two"......for that kind of cash, I want a multicourse sit down and Penelope Cruz by my side.

[Daniel]

Interesting.. I got this email "Members $750 ($450 is a tax-deductible charitable donation)

General Public $1,000 ($700 is a tax-deductible charitable donation)

RESERVE NOW

To make reservations by phone, please call 212.675.4984 x1.

Don’t miss this incredible VIP opportunity:

We’re offering three groups of 8 people the chance to share this incredible meal at a table with one of the masters of Spanish cuisine: Ferran Adrià, Juan Mari Arzak, or Martín Berasategui. Each VIP guest will also receive a special gift.

The cost of this extraordinary experience?

$35,000–$50,000 for each group of 8 ($32,000–$47,000 is a tax-deductible charitable donation).

For more information about this event or to purchase VIP tables, please contact Julie Pfeiffer at 212.633.9145.

Festive attire."

So i guess Beard House is adding on an extra $450.. Geeze..

Edited October 11, 2006 by Daniel (log)

[Nathan]

f______!

I will be out of town most of the day on Saturday...

granted I don't think they're cooking that breakfast and lunch....and the $1000 is too dear for me....but it's still very tempting...my credit card is very very fortunate that I won't be here that morning/afternoon.

[foodite]

Actually, there are 2 separate events. There is the dinner at the Beard house on Thursday evening for $750/$1000 and there is the all-day demo at Gustavino's on Saturday for $300.

Is anyone here attending the Saturday event?

[Nathan]

I realize that.

my point was that $300 is too dear for mere cooking demonstrations and $1000 is too dear for dinner (for me)

Edited October 11, 2006 by Nathan (log)

[Eatmywords]

Am I going crazy? Didn't Guastivino's close a while ago?

[Sneakeater]

It's now functioning as a private-party space.

[ChefCAG]

I don't think Chef Adria or Chef Arzak are cooking.

[Nina C.]

I'm going on Saturday as press for another pub. But I'll be sure to have some pictures for you guys! no need for hara kiri!

[Sneakeater]

I don't think Chef Adria or Chef Arzak are cooking.

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Thanks. Now I can live.

[Luckylies]

I'll be there.

[Luckylies]

Wait nobody else is going? I'll be so lonely....

[foodite]

I'll be there too!

[Sneakeater]

Wait nobody else is going?   I'll be so lonely....

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Maybe Wesley Genovart will be there.

[Luckylies]

good point, I'll wear a dress.

[ASM NY]

I will be there... I know of a good number of guys that will attend. Going back to the Arzak/Adria point. Each chef will be doing demonstrations, so my guess is that they will indeed cook something. More likely they will be describing how some of their dishes are assembled, while their staff puts it together.

[docsconz]

I will be there... I know of a good number of guys that will attend. Going back to the Arzak/Adria point. Each chef will be doing demonstrations, so my guess is that they will indeed cook something. More likely they will be describing how some of their dishes are assembled, while their staff puts it together.

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They will also be using some NY people to help them put things together. Paul Liebrandt, for example, will be working with Paco Roncero for at least one night.

It should be a fabulous event(s). I wish I could be there, but unfortunately, my schedule didn't allow it.

[chefseanbrock]

I'll be there..........can't wait

[Nina C.]

It is interesting to note that Adria was not cooking at last night's Beard dinner - he was hosting. But the schedule does say Demonstration by Adria tomorrow.

I don't know if it's too late to bid (and I'm sure you'd need to have deep pockets) but I thought someone here might be interested in this auction item.

http://www.jamesbeard.org/events/other/200...ion_stage.shtml

Summary of the package details:

* A week-long internship at Ferran Adrià’s El Bulli in Cala Montjoi, Girona.

* A week-long internship at Juan Mari Arzak’s Restaurante Arzak in Donostia-San Sebastián.

* A week-long internship at Martín Berasategui’s Restaurante Martín Berasategui in Lasarte-Oria, San Sebastián.

* One week of intensive Spanish lessons courtesy of the Foundation for the Spanish Language in Valladolid, the capital of Castilla y León.

* A James Beard Foundation logo–engraved Wüsthof-Trident Culinar seven-piece Profile Block Set featuring a 2 ¾-inch bird's beak peeling knife, 3 ½-inch paring knife, 5-inch boning knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch carving knife, 8-inch cook's knife, and the profile block.

* A custom-tailored chef’s jacket by Chef86 in the designer fabric of your choice.

If you're unable to attend the event but would like to bid on one of these auction packages, please contact Yvon Moller at 212.627.2090 or ymoller@jamesbeard.org.

[Nina C.]

Also wanted to add that if you see me tomorrow, please say hi! I added my picture to my profile. Don't know if you'll be able to recognize me as the pics a little small, but I'd love to meet fellow egulleters.

Edited October 13, 2006 by Nina C. (log)

[Luckylies]

HRH Feigenbaum will be in polka dots.

[fauxtarga]

I'll be there as well, and hopefully over this cold that has weakened my sense of smell.