Sunday, May 11, 2008

April 30 Food Briefs

Does a Belleville White Aspargus Dinner sound good to you? Josh Galliano, of Okawville, and chef de cuisine at An American Place in St. Louis, is putting the gourmet meal together for May 8 at the restaurant, which is at the corner of Ninth and Washington (connected to the Renaissance Grand Hotel). The five-course meal is $55 per person; $75 with wine pairing. Reservations are required, so call 314-418-5800. Here's a sample of the meal: The fourth course is spiced bison with grilled white asparagus, smoked shiitakes, caramelized onion tortelloni and smoked paprika jus.

Kids and cooking

Who: kids from 6 to 17.

What: Cook for the Gold Summer Mini-Camps

When: June and July; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Where: Young Chefs Academy, 1929 W.


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