American Lamb Board Unites New England Chefs at Boaston Lamb Jam!

The American Lamb Board partnered with www.BostonChefs.com to bring lambtastic dishes to the table at the first Boston American Lamb Jam on Sunday, March 7, at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA. Fifteen chefs competed for top honors by creating succulent and savory selections paired with Boston beers and hand-picked wines for the lamb loving public.
 

“This unique collaboration with BostonChefs.com gave us the opportunity to celebrate American lamb with New England’s top culinary talent and showcase its extraordinary versatility,” said Megan Wortman, Executive Director, American Lamb Board. “We were delighted to see the thoughtful creativity that went into the construction of each dish.” Guests at the American Lamb Jam enjoyed luscious lamb tastes from competing chefs, and a panel of media judges awarded the following “Best in Show” honors:
 

• Leg “Best in Show:” Gourmet Caterers for the Baked American Lamb Kibbeh with Tahini Dressed Chickpea Salad, Tatziki, Pita and Basil
• Loin “Best in Show:” Sel de la Terre for the Roasted American Lamb Loin with Tart of Smoked Lamb, Baby Leeks, Crushed Peas and Meredith Farms Marinated Feta with Carrot
• Shank “Best in Show:” 606 Congress for the Crispy American Lamb Shank with Mustard, Horseradish Aioli, Upland Cress, Pickled Radish
• Shoulder “Best in Show:” Pain D’ Avignon for The Royale with Cheese - Ground American Lamb Shoulder and Lamb Confit Burger with Mayflower Ale Mustard and Crispy Onions
   

Fans of lamb additionally voted for a fifth “Best in Show” prize, which was awarded to The Fireplace for their Braised American Lamb Shank on Chicopee Wampanoag Porridge with Pomegranate Yogurt Cream. A $1000 donation was made to the Brookline Community Mental Health Center, on behalf of The Fireplace for their “Best in Show” honor.

Participating Chefs  

Camillio Diaz- Casablanca                                     Joseph Margate-Clink

Dante de Magistris- dante                                     Brian Reyelt - Franklin Cafe

Will Gilson- Garden at the Cellar                           Matt Redinger-Gourmet Caterers

Peter Davis- Henrietta's Table                               Michael Leviton- Lumiere

Toby T Hill- Pain D' Avignon                                  Chris Parsons- Parsons Table

Ben Knack- Sel de la Terre                                   Jim Solomon- The Fireplace
Gregory Griffie- 606 Congress                              Justin Melnick- Tomasso  Trattoria
Thomas Rice-Clio

 

Participating  Breweries 

Event Venue
 

The Lamb Jam will be held at The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square on Sunday, March 7th,  2010 from 3:00-6:00pm.

The Charles Hotel is located at One Bennett Street in Cambridge, MA 02138. Driving and public transportation directions are available here.

Garage Parking will be available for $10 at the Charles Hotel Garage.

Additional Participants