Above Betty Fussell Captivates the Crowd with Talk of Corn
Chef Peter Hoffman hosted a fascinating and uplifting Zagat’s Presents Event entitled "Peak Summer Foods - Corn and Steak" A Tasting and Conversation with Betty Fussell at his restaurant Back Forty. Betty Fussell is a striking lady whose excitement and knowledge made for great dinner conversation. She is an accomplished food writer and also the author of “The Story of Corn” and “My Kitchen Wars” and the dinner was a pre-celebration of sorts for the upcoming release of her book "Raising Steaks" (which I am very much looking forward to reading). Betty Fussell is passionate about food, its history and its impact on our lives. The dinner centered around two American staples: corn and beef. Both Peter Hoffman and Betty Fussell spoke about the history of corn and beef in America while we noshed on various deliciously prepared corn dishes and a comparison plate of corn-fed steak and La Cense grass-fed steak. The dinner was finished off with Back Forty Sliders, which are possibly the best burgers served in NYC. Not only are they that good, they are made with La Cense grass-fed beef. In fact, Back Forty is a cheap-eats must for the omnivore who likes pasture-raised meats.
Plate of Corn! A Harvest of Taste! Hominy Chili, Blue Corn Pudding, a Corn Pancake and Roasted Sweet Corn!
Corn-Fed Steak, Luscious but Flatter Tasting(In my humble opinion)
La Cense's Grass-fed Steak! Deliciously Complex and Intensely Beefy!
Back Forty's Grass-fed Sliders! So Good I am Going to be Dreaming About Them!
