Philadelphia Chefs Pave Way With First Ever Meatless Meal At James Beard Foundation

New Yorkers get ready — you are about to experience the true taste of Philly! On November 3, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the creations of Philly’s top gourmet vegan chefs when Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby of Horizons prepare the first ever VEG meal at the prestigious James Beard Foundation (JBF).

Horizons has been named one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the country by PETA, is the regular host of Vegan Drinks Philly, and supports local animal advocacy nonprofits such as the Humane League of Philadelphia. The husband-and-wife duo of owners compliment each other’s skills nicely with Landau creating delectable main dishes and Jacoby using ingenious creativity to whip up to-die-for pastries and desserts. All of their creations are 100% vegan and absolutely delicious!

This is JBF’s first all-vegan event in 23 years and will take place at the Beard House in New York City. To make reservations call 212.627.2308 or simply visit their webpage.

The tentative menu for Horizons’ dinner includes:

Passed Appetizers, to be served at the 7 p.m. cocktail hour

* Oyster mushroom fritters, aguardiente creamed spinach

* Black olive blinis with truffle cream, golden beet relish and seaweed caviar

* Edamame puree with crispy sushi rice, gochujang, daikon and nori dust

* Grilled seitan with crispy tortillas, whipped avocado, cilantro and green olive relish

Dinner, to be served as a five-course meal complete with wine pairings at 8 p.m.

* Smoked eggplant parfait, preserved lemon aioli and piquillo peppers

* Portobello Carpaccio with crispy capers, rosemary mustard and spaghetti squash latke

* Saffron Cauliflower Bisque with fennel confit crostini and oloroso sherry crema

* Caramelized Celery Root Ravioli with charred Brussels sprouts, smoked royal trumpet mushrooms and sage-grain mustard emulsion

* Peppercorn-Seared Tofu with creamed leek and truffled parsnip puree, salt-roasted golden beets, hazelnuts and apple cider vinegar reduction

* Heirloom Pumpkin Cheesecake, chestnut candy and quince jam