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James Andrew Beard (May 5, 1903 – January 21, 1985) was an American chef and food writer. The central figure in the story of the establishment of a gourmet American food identity, Beard was an eccentric personality who brought French cooking to the American middle and upper classes in the 1950s.
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The James Beard Awards, known as the "Oscars of the Food World," kicked off its season Monday with it's list of nominees for the best-of-the-best in the food industry.
The James Beard Foundation , named after "the father of American cuisine," announced the nominees at The Azure Pool at The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas. The winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony and Gala Reception on May 7, presented by Food Network personality Alton Brown . The foundation has been honoring the outstanding names in the food and beverage industry since 1990.Here are the nominees for the 2012 James Beard Awards:Food Coverage in a Food-Focused Publication Bon Appétit Gilt Taste SaveurFood Coverage in a General Interest Publication Los Angeles Magazine The Christian-Science Monitor New York MagazineFood-Related Column Josh Ozersky, Time.com Kevin Pang, Chicago Tribune Lettie Teague, Wall Street JournalPersonal Essay Cal Fussman, Esquire.com Gabrielle Hamilton, Bon Appétit Anna Stoessinger...Small plates have earned Jose Andres one of the food world's biggest honors.The man credited with popularizing tapas — the Spanish custom of dining on small, shared ...
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Winners of the 2008 James Beard Foundation AwardsSunday, June 08, 2008By The Associated PressE-Mail Print Share:The winners of the 2008 James Beard Foundation Awards...
Honoring professionals in the food and beverage industries
Long after James Beard helped trigger a cult of cooking in the United States, the foundation named for him continues to recognize the nation's top chefs in the field...
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The James Beard Foundation awards, often dubbed the "Oscars" of the culinary industry, were held Monday night to honor chefs and restaurants across the country.Chefs...
Small plates have earned Jose Andres one of the food world's biggest honors.The man credited with popularizing tapas — the Spanish custom of dining on small, shared ...
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Del Posto's Executive Chef Mark Ladner says New York city is a great inspiration in cooking
American chef Mark Ladner, executive chef of the Michelin-rated Del Posto Restaurant, isn't just one of New York City's finest chefs, he ranks alongside of the coun...
The James Beard Foundation has announced the winners for its book, broadcast and journalism awards for 2012. "Modernist Cuisine," won both the Cookbook of the Year a...
The James Beard's awards, known as the 'Oscars' of the food world, honored the industry's finest
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