Chef Richard Garcia Of Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro Heads To The James Beard House

The nation's most celebrated culinary establishment - the James Beard House in New York City - has invited Executive Chef Richard Garcia of Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro at Patriot Place to "perform" at the Beard House.

Chef Garcia will prepare a special menu on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the home of the man considered to be the father of American gastronomy, James Beard. Chef Garcia has teamed up with Duckhorn Winery for an eclectic celebration of food and wine. "It's an honor for me, my team and Tastings to be invited to cook at such an esteemed location," said Garcia. "There is no bigger stage for a chef than the Beard House."

The James Beard Foundation was created after Beard's death in 1985, when Julia Child had the idea to preserve his home in Greenwich Village in New York City as the gathering place it was throughout his life. Today the James Beard Foundation celebrates the country's culinary artists and provides scholarships and educational opportunities, while the historic James Beard House serves as a culinary performance space for chefs, cookbook authors and winemakers.

TASTINGS WINE BAR & BISTRO
Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro, located at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Massachusetts, is one of the finest new restaurants in New England. Chef Richard Garcia offers globally inspired dishes utilizing the freshest ingredients in a small plates format. Using only the finest local, sustainable ingredients and sourcing the best products in the world, Chef Garcia creates a unique and memorable dining experience that is different upon each return visit.


Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro is open Monday through Thursday 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm and Friday 5:00 pm - Midnight; as well as Saturday 11:30 am- Midnight and Sunday 11:30 am- 10:00 pm. Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro is located at 201 Patriot Place in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Adjacent to Gillette Stadium, Patriot Place features more than 1.3 million square feet of shopping, entertainment and commercial uses.

For reservations, call 508-203-WINE (9463) or visit them on the web at www.tastingswinebarandbistro.com. For further information, full menus, photographs, etc. please contact Chris Haynes at CBH Communications at 617-267-0070.