Peña-Peck House - The Women's Exchange of St. Augustine
143 St. George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Format: Standing Reception and Seated Garden Dinner

 

Featured Chefs 

Organizer Barry Honan
Lotus Noodle Bar
St. Augustine, FL

Matthew Brown
Asado Life
St. Augustine, FL

Genie McNally
The Floridian
St. Augustine, FL

Joshua Smith
Catch 27
St. Augustine, FL

Marcel Vizcarra
Llama Restaurant
St. Augustine, FL

 

 

Join us for our first-ever Friends of James Beard benefit dinner in St. Augustine, Florida, America's oldest city, steeped in Spanish heritage and rich with culture. This incredible dinner showcases the city's brightest culinary stars and pays tribute to the flavors of St. Augustine and North Florida.

This evening is a collaboration with The Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine, the St. Johns Cultural Council, the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, and organizing chef Barry Honan of Lotus Noodle Bar. 

This special dinner in St. Augustine, Florida at Peña-Peck House is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.

 

Menu

Dinner

 


Chef Marcel Vizcarra
Lobster and Black Causa > Butter-Poached Lobster, Squid Ink, Amarillo Pepper, Golden Potatoes, Scallion Salad, Prawn Escabeche Crema, and Pistachio Luster

Chef Barry Honan 
Okayu Rice Porridge with Pancetta, Smoked Duck Fat, Katsuobushi Emulsion, Grana Padano, Shimeji Mushrooms, Nori-Tamago Furikake, Fried Garlic, and Italian White Truffles

Chef Genie Mcnally 
Buttermilk And Cornbread > Glazed S & J Farms Rainbow Carrots, Carrot-Kefir-Chèvre Crema, Ginger-Molasses Cornbread, Carrot Tendrils, Carrot Top Pesto, and Pistachio Dukkah

Chef Joshua Smith 
Marcona Almond-Crusted Snapper with Goat Cheese Cavatelli, Beurre Blanc Sauce, Datil Pepper, Basil Oil, and Serrano Ham

Chef Matthew Brown 
Colorado Lamb Mosaic > Ribeye, Striploin, Tenderloin, Lamb Chorizo, and Lamb Belly with Charred Leeks, Grilled Vegetable Terrine, and Asado Roasted Lamb Jus

Chef Barry Honan 
NYC Dreams > White Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse with Yuzu, Pomegranate, Brown Butter Sablé Crumbs, Ancient Strain Red Rice Sake Reduction, and Ossetra Caviar