Chef Joe Shaw's turnip green recipe

Chef Joes Turnip Greens

3 turnip greens stemmed, washed, chopped
6 rashers bacon in julienne
1 large onion in julienne
1/2 C chicken stock
red wine vinegar
granulated sugar
salt
black pepper

In a large pot or roaster over low heat, render the chopped bacon. Add all the onion, increase heat and cook until the onion begins to brown, add all the greens and the chicken stock and cover the pot for 2 minutes. Open the pot and stir the veggies down. Cover and cook for 10 minutes more, add 1/4 C vinegar, 2 T sugar and salt and black pepper to taste.

Chef Joe Shaw is the chef at The Standard at Smith House in Nashville, Tn.

5 course wine dinner at The Standard at the Smith House- Sept. 18

The Standard Restaurant and Chef Joe Shaw in conjunction with Horizon Wines and Raymond Merlo of R. Merlo Estate Vineyards presents the first annual fall wine dinner at The Standard Restaurant on

September 18th at 6:30 pm. R. Merlo, a California winery lies in a remote river valley hidden amongst the inter-costal mountains of Northern California. Drastic temperature changes from between 90 degrees and 40 degrees nightly result in a rich and complex tannin structure that gives the wines strong backbone. It is against the backdrop of these full bodied and lush red wines that Chef Joe proposes his menu.

First Course

R. Merlo Estate Vineyards 2003 Pinot Noir

Sorghum glazed rabbit tenderloin with yellow corn grits and blackberry compote

Second Course

R. Merlo Estate Vineyards 2002 Merlot

Coffee and chocolate barbequed duck leg confit with Yukon gold and Vidalia

onion potatoes O'Brien

Third Course

R. Merlo Estate Vineyards 2004 Syrah

Syrah braised Destin grouper with Benton’s bacon and turnip greens

Intermezzo

R. Merlo Estate Vineyards 2001

Cabernet Sauvignon

Fourth Course

R. Merlo Estate Vineyards 2004 Zinfandel

Spice rubbed venison Denver leg with Jerusalem artichoke gratin, red wine

cassis demi glaze, and green beans

Fifth Course

A Variety of Ripe Cheeses

Talegio, Italy

Livarot, France

Roaring Forties, Australia

Presented Family style with local figs and Georgia pecans

There will be a one hour meet and greet hosted by Raymond Merlo in The Standard’s Ballroom with champagne and hors d’ oeuvres. The meet and greet will begin at 6:30 and dinner will be served in the main house to begin at 7:45. The price is $75.00 per person plus tax and tip. To make reservations please call

The Standard at 615.254.1277. Seating is limited.

Upcoming Events at The Standard at the Smith House

Wine Dinner
Sept. 18 at 6:00pm

Bourbon and Bacon (with Old Rip Van Winkle)
Oct. 1

Masquerade ball
Nov. 1

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Chef Joe Shaw will be at the Farmers Market each Saturday at 11:00am until the end of February. Stop in to get a cooking lesson and also taste some delicious food.

Be sure to buy your fruits and vegetables fresh and from a local grower.
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Visit The Standard at the Smith House for more information.

Wine tasting at the Standard at the Smith House- August 28

The pairing of the food and wine was delicious. There is one more tasting coming up, so don't miss it. It will only be $15 and will be Thursday, September 4.



Get more info at their website.

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Joe Shaw will be at the Farmer's Market again

Learn more at the Farmers Market website.

Meet Joe Shaw and watch and learn as he cooks up some amazing dishes

The amazing Chef Joe Shaw of the Standard at the Smith House, 167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., will be the featured chef at the Farmers Market’s first Chefs at the Market cooking demonstration at noon Saturday, June 28.

Shaw will start the day by shopping for fresh meats and produce at the market’s farm sheds and cook a few dishes for everyone to sample. The event starts at noon at under the shade of the Farmers Market tent in the Market Midway, between the two farm sheds. This event is the first in a series of cooking demonstrations that will take place every month at the Farmers' Market and features some of Middle Tennessee's finest chefs and best farm products.

For more information about events at the Farmers' Market, visit their website or call Marne Duke at 615-880-2001.

A Tidbit of Nashville News for the Weekend

New Restaurant
B & C Market BBQ
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Avenue North)
770-0032
This restaurant is the first new tenant during the ongoing renovations of the Market House section of the Farmers Market. Serving up breakfast and lunch. Menu items include pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs, cobblers, breakfast biscuits and more.
Hours are Mon - Sun, 7am - 3pm

Extended Hours
Agave
118 12th Avenue South. 254-9997
Agave is now open for lunch. They also have an extended catering menu and offer delivery. Hours are Monday - Friday, 11am - 3am and Saturday - Sunday, 4pm - 3am

Scat Springs at The Standard
Friday, February 15
The Standard
167 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard (8th Avenue North)
254-1277
7 - 9pm
$39.95
Scat Springs "Mr. Entertainment" performs. Ticket price includes a prime rib dinner and the show.

Discussions about the Bible: Making Ends Meet
Friday, February 15 and Saturday, February 16
Christian Science Reading Room
202 6th Avenue North
256-1068
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Join in on discussions about the Bible: Making Ends Meet.
Bring your lunch. Everyone is welcome.

"Inspirational Spaces"
Exhibit Closing Soon
Closing Sunday, February 17
Main Library
615 Church Street
862-5800
Free
Last chance to view the inspiring and private spaces of five iconic
writers: Thomas Wolfe, Carl Sandburg, Eudora Welty, Flannery O'Connor,
and William Faulkner. "Inspirational Spaces," an exhibit of rich sepia
tone photographs by Nashville's own Bob Schatz.

$20 Tickets to the Symphony
Through February 17, tickets for all 2007/08 Nashville Symphony
Classical concerts scheduled from March-June are just $20! Or, upgrade to the
best seats in the house for just $50! Choose from all remaining SunTrust Classical Series concerts, First Tennessee Summer Festival concerts and more. Offer is available online at nashvillesymphony.org, at the Nashville Symphony Box Office, or by calling 687-6400.