Event, Food and Drink Sep 06, 2016 JBF Greens: Second Annual Queens Cooks + Giveaway We are giving away two tickets and more for the JBF Greens event at the Beard House on September 18 – enter to win! Share this Scoop by Meg Cotner total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print We are giving away two tickets and more for the JBF Greens event at the Beard House on September 18 – enter to win! by Meg Cotner Share this Scoop total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Related scoops Queens Takes Manhattan in the First Annual Queens Cooks at Beard House Getting Personal with Tyson Ho, the “Arrogant” Hogmaster Unsung Tacos of Astoria: Western Queens’ Overlooked Mexican Mecca We are excited to let you know about an upcoming event, the Second Annual Queens Cooks from the James Beard Foundation (JBF). This is part of their JBF Greens event series, Greens being a membership opportunity with JBF for New York City-area food lovers between the ages of 21 and 39. Greens gather together to discover new NYC restaurants, taste the delicious work of local chefs, and get to know the latest culinary trends, with great food and drinks, of course! Photo credit: jamesbeard.org The Second Annual Queens Cooks will take place on Sunday, September 18 at 6pm at the wonderful Beard House (167 West 12th Street). And as you can see, JBF Greens members have an advantage—tickets are $80 for members and $95 for the general public. JBF has brought together some of the best in Queens, top-tier teams of chefs that will prepare a special multi-course menu featuring the level of deliciousness we’re used to in Queens. Here’s who’ll be cooking for you that night: Cosme Aguilar, Casa Enrique (LIC) Dawa Bhuti, Dawa’s (Woodside) Domenick Gianfrancesco, 60 Beans Kitchen & Coffee (Astoria) Matt Katakis, Butcher Bar (Astoria) Bo O’Connor, The Pomeroy (Astoria) Jean-Claude Perennou, Cannelle Patisserie (LIC) Cocktails by The Local (LIC) and beer by Negra Modelo and Modelo Especial will also be available. Wine pairings will be provided by Omni Wines, a Flushing based importer/distributor. As media partners with this event, we have the pleasure of offering you a chance to win two tickets to the Second Annual Queens Cooks event! Included will be a one-year membership to JBF Greens, as well as a JBF tote bag. Curious about the perks of a JBF Greens membership? Here you go: Advance notice of Greens events, which are held about once a month Exclusive invitations to JBF Greens members-only events Member-priced tickets for two people for all Greens events (does not apply to non-Greens events)​ JBF Notes, our bimonthly newsletter exclusively for JBF members Beard Bites member version, our weekly e-newsletter with exclusive content for members Access to exclusive members content on jamesbeard.org Special pricing at select James Beard House events, as available So scroll on down and enter—you have multiple ways to increase your odds of winning. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway Twitter Facebook Email Print giveawayJames Beard FoundationJBF Greens About Meg Cotner Meg Cotner was trained as a harpsichordist and now works as a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of "Food Lovers' Guide to Queens," and is a skilled and avid home cook, baker, and preserver. Related scoops Queens Takes Manhattan in the First Annual Queens Cooks at Beard House Getting Personal with Tyson Ho, the “Arrogant” Hogmaster Unsung Tacos of Astoria: Western Queens’ Overlooked Mexican Mecca 46 Comments Melissa September 14th, 2016 As a culinary professional and Astoria resident – I would love to attend this prestigious James Beard Foundation event to check out and support fellow Queens talent. As a pregnant soon-to-be mom who recently left her kitchen job to go on maternity leave – I would love to attend to devour all the delicious food!! Reply Paige Popdan September 13th, 2016 I would love to attend the 2nd Annual Queens Cooks celebration! It combines two of my favorite things; delicious food prepared by TOP CHEFS and Queens! Reply Kristen September 13th, 2016 I’ve been in Astoria almost 10 years, would love to win! Reply Faith Bianchi September 12th, 2016 I would love to win the tickets because I love Queens and I love delicious food. I have two toddlers and it’s rare that I can getaway to enjoy it! Reply Charles Harkins September 11th, 2016 I am thrilled to attend events such as this one. I like the lineup of chefs that have been assembled. Reply Jean September 8th, 2016 Ooh, this seems like a lot of fun, and a great way to try out new food from around my favorite neighborhood. Reply Jack H. September 8th, 2016 I love going to Queens because of all the different world foods represented there. Reply Anna September 7th, 2016 I would LOVE to win the tickets, not only to taste the amazing food that our borough has to offer, but then to pass it forward and head to their restaurants, and give them business! Reply Ab September 7th, 2016 I’d love to surprise my boo with a night out to experience all this! Sounds amazing! Reply Lori White September 7th, 2016 Queens! Food! James Beard! Recipe for success (pun intended). Reply Christina Rohe September 7th, 2016 JBF dinners are prestigious events attended by the elitest of elite foodies in NYC. I’ve had my eye on trying to find a JBF dinner that I was passionate about. Being a Queens enthusiast, I would love to win these tickets to see what Queens greats bring to the Manhattan spotlight! Reply Libby Unsworth September 7th, 2016 The thing I loved most when I moved to Astoria was the food scene!!! My friends and I love going out to eat – this sounds awesome! Reply Kris Hamilton September 7th, 2016 Honestly, I would love to surprise my wife with a special date-night away from our 17 month old boy – who is awesome – but could give his momma a much needed break! She’s a ‘foodie’ and would jump out of her skin if we could attend this event together. Thank you for considering us! Reply Nicole September 7th, 2016 Whoah! This is amazing! I’m an Astoria resident who loves food and trying all the new restaurants in the neighborhood. Definitely excited to enter this giveaway! Thanks! Reply Stephanie Carino September 7th, 2016 James Beard House is so important in the culinary industry. It would be an honor to attend and see Queens represent! Reply Anthonia September 7th, 2016 Love this celebration of my two favorite things: Food and Astoria! Reply Janice September 7th, 2016 This event sounds like a great way to find out more about great chefs and cuisine in Queens. There are so many hidden gems across this big borough! Reply Erin Murphy September 7th, 2016 This would be a dream come true, I’m a recent transplant to Astoria, an amateur cook, lover of food and of food literature. When I read I was transported back to the world in Ruth Reichl’s Delicious. I would love to be in that world, if only just for an evening. Reply Monika September 6th, 2016 I love food and I love Queens! Win win! Reply Max September 6th, 2016 I can’t wait for this yummy yummy to get in my tummy tummy Reply Nicole September 6th, 2016 I think my friends, family, & coworkers are sick of hearing me talk about food in Astoria! Reply Kadie Black September 6th, 2016 Hubby and I are in desperate need of a night out on the town. What better way then to celebrate all things culinary in our very own hood? I really hope we win!!! Reply Dixie September 6th, 2016 Some of my favorite restaurants! Reply JLa September 6th, 2016 this event looks delicious. Reply Tanya September 6th, 2016 It’s so amazing to see the JBF celebrating Queens!! Would be amazing to get to check it out! Reply Courtney September 6th, 2016 This sounds like a great foodie event!!! Would be a ton of fun! Reply Elizabeth OBrien September 6th, 2016 I love food! Love to experience new places especially in Queens. I have been to James Beard many times. Nice to see queens places show their food! Reply Sam September 6th, 2016 Love food and love Astoria. Reply Y September 6th, 2016 It’s awesome to see Queens get a night at the James Beard house! It’d be great to try food from some of my favorites and from chefs I’ve never had before too! (And the atomosphere of the James Beard house can’t be beat!) Reply Amber September 6th, 2016 This sounds so great! Reply Julia September 6th, 2016 That’s my birthday weekend and it would be a great way to celebrate! Reply Dave Olverson September 6th, 2016 Thanks so much for this great sweepstakes! I just moved to Astoria and have instantly fallen for the community, the food, and the energy here (I should have moved from Manhattan YEARS ago). My wife and I have been exploring the neighborhood (this past Saturday we walked around Astoria Park, went bowling at Astoria Bowl, and capped it off with dinner at Pachanga Patterson). In addition, September 18th is my birthday! Reply Katharine Hopkins September 6th, 2016 This would be the perfect event to celebrate my anniversary! Reply Cynthia Hannon September 6th, 2016 Astoria is my pride and joy. I absolutely love living there but what I love more is bragging about how amazing the food scene is there. It’s truly incredible and there should be more nights like these celebrating that achievement. Reply Jennifer September 6th, 2016 This sounds awesome! I’d love to attend. Reply Rachel September 6th, 2016 This looks amazing! Reply Ashley September 6th, 2016 Wow! What an incredible group of chefs! Reply Mimi September 6th, 2016 Oh this sounds amazing!! Reply Lauren September 6th, 2016 I’ve always wanted to eat at the James Beard House and what a fantastic way to enjoy it while repping the hood! Reply Chelsea September 6th, 2016 I’ve never heard of this – sounds like a great idea! Reply Jose Soli September 6th, 2016 This sounds great, never heard of JBF before either! Reply Dyan Flores September 6th, 2016 Nobody loves food, Queens, or winning internet contests more than I do! Reply Hiro September 6th, 2016 All these cool events and perks I learn about on this blog… Reply Sarah Batchelor September 6th, 2016 I would love to attend this! Reply Justine September 6th, 2016 Cooking and food is a relatively new passion of mine. I’d love to experience this and submerse myself in the culinary identity of this city! Reply Julianne September 6th, 2016 As a food blogger who loves to drum up publicity for anything queens, I would love to attend this and feature it on our website! Reply Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Melissa September 14th, 2016 As a culinary professional and Astoria resident – I would love to attend this prestigious James Beard Foundation event to check out and support fellow Queens talent. As a pregnant soon-to-be mom who recently left her kitchen job to go on maternity leave – I would love to attend to devour all the delicious food!! Reply
Paige Popdan September 13th, 2016 I would love to attend the 2nd Annual Queens Cooks celebration! It combines two of my favorite things; delicious food prepared by TOP CHEFS and Queens! Reply
Faith Bianchi September 12th, 2016 I would love to win the tickets because I love Queens and I love delicious food. I have two toddlers and it’s rare that I can getaway to enjoy it! Reply
Charles Harkins September 11th, 2016 I am thrilled to attend events such as this one. I like the lineup of chefs that have been assembled. Reply
Jean September 8th, 2016 Ooh, this seems like a lot of fun, and a great way to try out new food from around my favorite neighborhood. Reply
Jack H. September 8th, 2016 I love going to Queens because of all the different world foods represented there. Reply
Anna September 7th, 2016 I would LOVE to win the tickets, not only to taste the amazing food that our borough has to offer, but then to pass it forward and head to their restaurants, and give them business! Reply
Ab September 7th, 2016 I’d love to surprise my boo with a night out to experience all this! Sounds amazing! Reply
Christina Rohe September 7th, 2016 JBF dinners are prestigious events attended by the elitest of elite foodies in NYC. I’ve had my eye on trying to find a JBF dinner that I was passionate about. Being a Queens enthusiast, I would love to win these tickets to see what Queens greats bring to the Manhattan spotlight! Reply
Libby Unsworth September 7th, 2016 The thing I loved most when I moved to Astoria was the food scene!!! My friends and I love going out to eat – this sounds awesome! Reply
Kris Hamilton September 7th, 2016 Honestly, I would love to surprise my wife with a special date-night away from our 17 month old boy – who is awesome – but could give his momma a much needed break! She’s a ‘foodie’ and would jump out of her skin if we could attend this event together. Thank you for considering us! Reply
Nicole September 7th, 2016 Whoah! This is amazing! I’m an Astoria resident who loves food and trying all the new restaurants in the neighborhood. Definitely excited to enter this giveaway! Thanks! Reply
Stephanie Carino September 7th, 2016 James Beard House is so important in the culinary industry. It would be an honor to attend and see Queens represent! Reply
Anthonia September 7th, 2016 Love this celebration of my two favorite things: Food and Astoria! Reply
Janice September 7th, 2016 This event sounds like a great way to find out more about great chefs and cuisine in Queens. There are so many hidden gems across this big borough! Reply
Erin Murphy September 7th, 2016 This would be a dream come true, I’m a recent transplant to Astoria, an amateur cook, lover of food and of food literature. When I read I was transported back to the world in Ruth Reichl’s Delicious. I would love to be in that world, if only just for an evening. Reply
Nicole September 6th, 2016 I think my friends, family, & coworkers are sick of hearing me talk about food in Astoria! Reply
Kadie Black September 6th, 2016 Hubby and I are in desperate need of a night out on the town. What better way then to celebrate all things culinary in our very own hood? I really hope we win!!! Reply
Tanya September 6th, 2016 It’s so amazing to see the JBF celebrating Queens!! Would be amazing to get to check it out! Reply
Elizabeth OBrien September 6th, 2016 I love food! Love to experience new places especially in Queens. I have been to James Beard many times. Nice to see queens places show their food! Reply
Y September 6th, 2016 It’s awesome to see Queens get a night at the James Beard house! It’d be great to try food from some of my favorites and from chefs I’ve never had before too! (And the atomosphere of the James Beard house can’t be beat!) Reply
Dave Olverson September 6th, 2016 Thanks so much for this great sweepstakes! I just moved to Astoria and have instantly fallen for the community, the food, and the energy here (I should have moved from Manhattan YEARS ago). My wife and I have been exploring the neighborhood (this past Saturday we walked around Astoria Park, went bowling at Astoria Bowl, and capped it off with dinner at Pachanga Patterson). In addition, September 18th is my birthday! Reply
Katharine Hopkins September 6th, 2016 This would be the perfect event to celebrate my anniversary! Reply
Cynthia Hannon September 6th, 2016 Astoria is my pride and joy. I absolutely love living there but what I love more is bragging about how amazing the food scene is there. It’s truly incredible and there should be more nights like these celebrating that achievement. Reply
Lauren September 6th, 2016 I’ve always wanted to eat at the James Beard House and what a fantastic way to enjoy it while repping the hood! Reply
Dyan Flores September 6th, 2016 Nobody loves food, Queens, or winning internet contests more than I do! Reply
Justine September 6th, 2016 Cooking and food is a relatively new passion of mine. I’d love to experience this and submerse myself in the culinary identity of this city! Reply
Julianne September 6th, 2016 As a food blogger who loves to drum up publicity for anything queens, I would love to attend this and feature it on our website! Reply