American Lamb Is For Lovers In Boston

DENVER, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Lamb Board is heating up Boston in celebration of Lamb Lovers Month in February with ewe-nique events throughout the city.  Lamb lovers can taste at local grocery stores, savor luscious lamb dishes at restaurants, celebrate their love of lamb at the American Lamb Takedown on February 28 and usher in Boston Restaurant Week at the American Lamb Jam on March 7.  

"New England is home to some of the country's most talented chefs and we're delighted to have so many esteemed culinary stars share their love of lamb and showcase its rich flavor through creative and inspiring tastes this winter," says Megan Wortman, Executive Director, American Lamb Board.  

American Lamb Takedown – February 28, 2010

20 amateur cooks will converge at The Middle East in a fight to the finish featuring flavorful American Lamb.  Hosted by Matt Timms, creator of the original Chili Takedown and sponsored by the American Lamb Board, fans of lamb will receive free lamb loving gear as they wolf down wicked recipes and vote on the finest lamb offering.

American Lamb Jam – March 7, 2010

In partnership with BostonChefs.com, dozens of Boston's top restaurants and chefs will join together at The Charles Hotel to celebrate American Lamb and kick off Boston Restaurant Week by creating succulent and savory selections paired with local Boston beer for over 400 lamb loving attendees.  Additionally, each chef will compete on behalf of their favorite charity to win a $1000 donation to that organization.

To learn about lamb, consumers can visit Roche Brothers, Demoulas and Big Y or take part in special retail events throughout the city, including:

• Central Bottle – On February 23, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., as part of a recurring Guest Chef Series, Chef Jorge Lopes from the Blue Room will serve three American Lamb dishes with wine and beer pairings from Central Bottle.
• Cardullos Gourmet Shoppe – On February 26, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Chef Phil Goodwin will serve an American Lamb dish paired with a selection of wines as part of their Friday Evening Wine Tasting series.
• Gordon Fine Wine's and Culinary Center – On March 3, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., during Gordon's Wines for Wedding seminar for soon to be married couples, Chef Colin Crossland from Gourmet Caterers will serve samples of American Lamb dishes and conduct a lamb cooking demo.

Fans of lamb can tune into Cooking with Costa every Saturday throughout February to enjoy lamb cooking demonstrations and visit www.BostonChefs.com for ewe-nique featured recipes from acclaimed Boston chefs.

For additional event details or to purchase tickets to the American Lamb Takedown and the American Lamb Jam, visit www.FansofLambBoston.com.  For surefire ways to love lamb in Boston, follow the American Lamb Board @fanoflamb.

About the American Lamb Board

The American Lamb Board is an industry-funded research and promotions commodity board that represents all sectors of the American Lamb industry including producers, feeders, seed stock producers and processors. The Board, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, is focused on increasing demand by promoting the freshness, flavor, nutritional benefits, and culinary versatility of American Lamb. The work of the American Lamb Board is overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the board's programs are supported and implemented by the staff in Denver, Colorado.

For more information about the American Lamb Board, please Marliese Engel Traver ([email protected]) at Baltz & Company—212.982.8300

SOURCE The American Lamb Board