Awards & Winners

1997 James Beard Foundation Award

Check winners and nominations of 1997 James Beard Foundation Award. Check awards winners of 1997 JBF Awards Gala & Reception. (Click on the Award name to show winners and nominees)

1997 JBF Awards Gala & Reception

James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef

Thomas Keller

Honored for : French Laundry
(Yountville)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Thomas Keller French Laundry
Gray Kunz Lespinasse
Emeril Lagasse Emeril's New Orleans
Nobu Matsuhisa Matsuhisa","Nobu
Charlie Trotter Charlie Trotter's
James Beard Foundation Award for Rising Star Chef

Michael Mina

Honored for : Aqua

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Michael Mina Aqua
Steven Chiappetti Mango
Anne Kearney Peristyle
Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Aquavit
David Walzog Tapika
James Beard Award for Lifetime Achievement
James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant

Michael Romano, Daniel Meyer

Honored for : Union Square Cafe

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Alfred Portale Gotham Bar and Grill
Jerome Kretchmer Gotham Bar and Grill
Georges Perrier Le Bec-Fin
Eric Ripert Le Bernardin
Maguy Le Coze Le Bernardin
Julian Serrano Masa's Restaurant
Bill Kimpton Masa's Restaurant
Michael Romano Union Square Cafe
Daniel Meyer Union Square Cafe
James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant

Reed Hearon, Scott Warner

Honored for : Rose Pistola

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Reed Hearon Rose Pistola
Scott Warner Rose Pistola
Troy Dupuy Lespinasse
ITT Corporation Lespinasse
Mario Maccioni Osteria del Circo
Marco Maccioni Osteria del Circo
Mauro Maccioni Osteria del Circo
Patrice Caillot Osteria del Circo
Alessandro Giuntoli Osteria del Circo
Michelle Gilardi Osteria del Circo
Tom Douglas Palace Kitchen
Keith Luce Spruce
Dan Sachs Spruce
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast

Jody Adams

Honored for : Rialto, The Charles Hotel

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jody Adams Rialto, The Charles Hotel
Stan Frankenthaler Salamander
Jean-Louis Gerin Jean-Louis
Susan Regis Biba
Pat Tillinghast New Rivers
Bruce Tillinghast New Rivers
James Beard Award for Best Chef: South/Southeast

Norman Aken

Honored for : Norman\u2019s

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Raji Jallepalli Raji
Norman Aken Norman\u2019s
Ben Barker Magnolia Grill
Frank Brigtsen Brigtsen's
Louis Osteen Louis's Charleston
James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York City

Charlie Palmer

Honored for : Aureole

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Charlie Palmer Aureole
Anne Rosenzweig Arcadia Restaurant
Tom Colicchio Gramercy Tavern
Terrance Brennan Picholine
Lidia Bastianich Felidia
James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef

Richard Leach

Honored for : Park Avenue Cafe

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Richard Leach Park Avenue Cafe
Ann Amernick Cashion's Eat Place
Karen Barker Magnolia Grill
Bruno Feldeisen Fifty-Seven Fifty-Seven
Amy Scherber Amy's Bread
James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Pacific

Hubert Keller

Honored for : Fleur de Lys

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Hubert Keller Fleur de Lys
Susan Feniger Border Grill
Mary Sue Milliken Border Grill
Nancy Oakes Boulevard
Cindy Pawlcyn Mustards Grill
Judy Rodgers Zuni Cafe
James Beard Award for Humanitarian of the Year
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest

George Mahaffey

Honored for : Inn at Little Nell

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
George Mahaffey Inn at Little Nell
Michael Cordúa Churrascos
Robert McGrath Windows on the Green
Roxsand Scocos Roxsand
Alessandro Stratta Mary Elaine's at the Phoenician
Janos Wilder Janos
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program

Julian Niccolini, Alex von Bidder

Honored for : The Four Seasons Restaurant

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Julian Niccolini The Four Seasons Restaurant
Alex von Bidder The Four Seasons Restaurant
Manfred Krankl Campanile
Mark Peel Campanile
Nancy Silverton Campanile
Mark Jensen Pacifics Edge at The Highlands Inn
Joachim Splichal Patina
Chris Meeske Patina
Pat Cetta Sparks Steak House
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Zelma Long

Honored for : Simi Winery

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Zelma Long Simi Winery
Fritz Maytag Anchor Brewing Company
Robert M. Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate
Larry Stone Rubicon
Helen Turley Marcassin Winery
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Julian Niccolini
Adam Tihany
Alex von Bidder
Flo Braker
Barbara Haber
Graham Kerr
Michael Mondavi
Timothy Mondavi
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Julian Niccolini
Adam Tihany
Alex von Bidder
Flo Braker
Barbara Haber
Graham Kerr
Michael Mondavi
Timothy Mondavi
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Julian Niccolini
Adam Tihany
Alex von Bidder
Flo Braker
Barbara Haber
Graham Kerr
Michael Mondavi
Timothy Mondavi
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Julian Niccolini
Adam Tihany
Alex von Bidder
Flo Braker
Barbara Haber
Graham Kerr
Michael Mondavi
Timothy Mondavi
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Julian Niccolini
Adam Tihany
Alex von Bidder
Flo Braker
Barbara Haber
Graham Kerr
Michael Mondavi
Timothy Mondavi
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Julian Niccolini
Adam Tihany
Alex von Bidder
Flo Braker
Barbara Haber
Graham Kerr
Michael Mondavi
Timothy Mondavi
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes/Midwest

Gabino Sotelino

Honored for : Ambria

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gabino Sotelino Ambria
Roland Liccioni Le Francais
Michael Smith The American Restaurant
Debbie Gold The American Restaurant
Harlan Peterson Tapawingo
Arun Sampanthavivat Arun's Thai Restaurant
Sarah Stegner Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton
James Beard Award for Outstanding Service

Patrick O'Connell, Reinhardt Lynch

Honored for : The Inn at Little Washington

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Patrick O'Connell The Inn at Little Washington
Reinhardt Lynch The Inn at Little Washington
Charlie Trotter Charlie Trotter's
Emeril Lagasse Emeril's New Orleans
Hubert Keller Fleur de Lys
Lespinasse
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes/Midwest

Roland Liccioni

Honored for : Le Francais

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gabino Sotelino Ambria
Roland Liccioni Le Francais
Michael Smith The American Restaurant
Debbie Gold The American Restaurant
Harlan Peterson Tapawingo
Arun Sampanthavivat Arun's Thai Restaurant
Sarah Stegner Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

Susanna Foo

Honored for : Susanna Foo

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Susanna Foo Susanna Foo
Jeffrey Buben Vidalia
Yannick Cam Coco Loco
Philippe Chin Chanterelles
Gerard Pangaud Gerard's Place
James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant Design

Robert Parisot, Richard Munday, Roger Ferris

Honored for : Paci Restaurant

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Robert Parisot Paci Restaurant
Richard Munday Paci Restaurant
Roger Ferris Paci Restaurant
Kevin Dakan Senza Nome
Jim Gauer Senza Nome
Rachel Crowl Metropolitan
Louis Ulrich Metropolitan
Marianne Wander Metropolitan
David Rockwell Tapika
Niels Guldager Tapika
Alex Locadia Savannah
Guisi Mastro Savannah
Christopher Owles Savannah
James Beard Award for Baking and Dessert

Dorie Greenspan

Honored for : Baking with Julia

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Dorie Greenspan Baking with Julia
Nancy Silverton Nancy Silverton's breads from the La Brea Bakery
Laurie Ochoa Nancy Silverton's breads from the La Brea Bakery
Emily Luchetti Four-star desserts
James Beard Award for Cookbook Hall of Fame

Elizabeth David

Honored for : French provincial cooking
James Beard Award for Cookbook of the Year

Claudia Roden

Honored for : The book of Jewish food
James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant Graphics

Tracy Moon

Honored for : Lenox Room

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Susanne Connors Cafe Republic
Steve Grasse Cafe Republic
Pamela Gaudreault Ecco Il Pane Bakery
Keith Jakobsen Ecco Il Pane Bakery
Glen Meikle Ecco Il Pane Bakery
Tracy Moon Lenox Room
James Beard Award for General Cooking

Rozanne Gold

Honored for : Recipes 1-2-3

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Rozanne Gold Recipes 1-2-3
Claudia Roden The book of Jewish food
Christopher Kimball The Cook's Bible
James Beard Award for Baking

Giovanna Tornabene, Wanda Tornabene

Honored for : La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Giovanna Tornabene La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio
Wanda Tornabene La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio
James Beard MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award

Alan Richman

Honored for : As Long as There's a Moishe's, There'll Always Be a Montreal

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Alan Richman As Long as There's a Moishe's, There'll Always Be a Montreal
GQ
Michelle Huneven Slave Of The Great Fava
Los Angeles Times
Matt Jaffe Empire Of The Orange
Sunset Magazine
James Beard Award for International Cooking

Patricia Wells

Honored for : Patricia Wells at home in Provence

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Patricia Wells Patricia Wells at home in Provence
Gil Marks The World Of Jewish Cooking: More Than 500 Traditional Recipes From Alsace To Yemen
Colman Andrews Flavours of the Riviera
James Beard Award for Magazine Feature with Recipes

Margo True

Honored for : Inside the CIA

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Margo True Inside the CIA
Caroline Bates Italy's Piedmont: Wine Roads and White Truffles
Colette Rossant Cooking From A Lost Egypt
James Beard Award for Photography

Gus Filgate

Honored for : Lorenza's pasta

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gus Filgate Lorenza's pasta
Tim Turner The Inn at Little Washington Cookbook: A Consuming Passion
Walter Smalling, Jr. Tea in the East
James Beard Award for Magazine Feature Writing without Recipes

Michelle Anna Jordon

Honored for : Serving Werner Herzog's Shoe

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Alison Arnett Shared Tastes: Al Forno Is On Every Food Lover's List Of Favorite Casual Restaurants
Michelle Anna Jordon Serving Werner Herzog's Shoe
David Shaw Star-Grazing
James Beard Award for Single Subject

Christian Teubner, Silvio Rizzi, Tan Lee Leng

Honored for : The pasta bible

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Merle Ellis The Great American Meat Book
James Peterson Fish and Shellfish
Christian Teubner The pasta bible
Silvio Rizzi The pasta bible
Tan Lee Leng The pasta bible
James Beard Award for Best Local Television Cooking Show

Steve Dolinsky

Honored for : Good Eating

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Steve Dolinsky Good Eating
W. Park Kerr Let's Get Cooking
Janis Murray Home Garden Kitchen
James Beard Award for Focus on Health

Moosewood Collective

Honored for : Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Moosewood Collective Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites
Beatrice A. Ojakangas Beatrice Ojakangas' Light and Easy Baking
Anne Marshall The World's Healthiest Food
James Beard Award for Newspaper Writing on Spirits, Wine and Beer

David Shaw

Honored for : 99 Bottles of Wine on the Block. 99 Bottles of Wine-- Take One Down, Sell it Around, 98 Bottles of Wine on the Block

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tom Finkel Uncorked
David Shaw 99 Bottles of Wine on the Block. 99 Bottles of Wine-- Take One Down, Sell it Around, 98 Bottles of Wine on the Block
Matt Schudel Mixed Blessings
James Beard Award for Newspaper Feature Writing with Recipes

Jim Auchmutey

Honored for : Cast In Memory

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jim Auchmutey Cast In Memory
Russ Parsons The Gold Beneath Our Feet
Carole Sugarman The Crazy Tales Of Washington's Cookie Kooks
James Beard Award for Entertaining and Special Occasions

Robert Mondavi, Margrit Mondavi, Carolyn Dille

Honored for : Seasons of the vineyard

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Robert Mondavi Seasons of the vineyard
Margrit Mondavi Seasons of the vineyard
Carolyn Dille Seasons of the vineyard
Burt Wolf Gatherings and Celebrations: History, Folklore, Rituals and Recipes For The Occasions That Bring People Together
Moosewood Collective Moosewood Cooks For A Crowd: Recipes with A Vegetarian Emphasis For 24 Or More
James Beard Award for Reference and Scholarship Cookbook

Steven Jenkins

Honored for : Cheese Primer

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Steven Jenkins Cheese Primer
The Visual Food Encyclopedia
Thomas Laessoe The Mushroom Book
Anna Del Conte The Mushroom Book
Gary Lincoff The Mushroom Book
James Beard Award for Newspaper Feature Writing without Recipes

Robert Andrew Powell

Honored for : Eat Early, Eat Cheap

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sam Gugino Beat The Clock: Inspired Meals In 10 Minutes
Robert Andrew Powell Eat Early, Eat Cheap
Candy Sagon The Sweet Life? You Gotta Be A Little Nuts To Be A Pastry Chef
James Beard Award for Food of the Americas

Larry Forgione

Honored for : An American Place

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Larry Forgione An American Place
Elizabeth Terry Savannah Seasons: Food and Stories From Elizabeth On 37th
Alexis Terry Savannah Seasons: Food and Stories From Elizabeth On 37th
Mark F Sohn Mountain country cooking
James Beard Award for Radio Show/Audio Webcast

Laurann Claridge, Mike O'Brien

Honored for : Food Talk with Laurann Claridge

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Laurann Claridge Food Talk with Laurann Claridge
Mike O'Brien Food Talk with Laurann Claridge
Susan Feniger Good Food
Mary Sue Milliken Good Food
Jennifer Ferro Good Food
Steve Knight Steve Knight's Broadcast Bistro
Lynda Pina Steve Knight's Broadcast Bistro
James Beard Award for Best Chefs in America

Fleur de Lys

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Fleur de Lys
Aureole
James Beard Award for Best Chefs in America

Aureole

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Fleur de Lys
Aureole
James Beard Award for Newspaper Restaurant Review or Critique

S. Irene Virbilia

(Los Angeles Times)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
S. Irene Virbilia
Los Angeles Times
Ruth Reichl
The New York Times
Phyllis C Richman
Washington Post
James Beard Award for Magazine Restaurant Review or Critique

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Alan Richman
GQ
Caroline Bates
Gourmet Magazine
Corby Kummer
New York Magazine
James Beard Award for Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian

Carol Gelles

Honored for : 1000 Vegetarian Recipes

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Carol Gelles 1000 Vegetarian Recipes
Anna Thomas The Vegetarian Epicure
Jennifer Thompson Jump Up and Kiss Me
James Beard Award for Vegetarian Publication

Carol Gelles

Honored for : 1000 Vegetarian Recipes

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Carol Gelles 1000 Vegetarian Recipes
Anna Thomas The Vegetarian Epicure
Jennifer Thompson Jump Up and Kiss Me
James Beard Award for Magazine Series

Jane Stern, Michael Stern

Honored for : Two for the Road

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jane Stern Two for the Road
Michael Stern Two for the Road
Luise Light Meat, Greed and Deadly Microbes","Who'd Going To Clean Up The Mess
Anne Mendelson The Cookbook Shelf
James Beard Award for Newspaper Series

Laurie Ochoa

(Articles: Taking Her Revolution Beyond The Kitchen, Scenes From The Revolution, The Chez Panisse Years)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Laurie Ochoa
Articles: \"Taking Her Revolution Beyond The Kitchen\", \"Scenes From The Revolution\", \"The Chez Panisse Years\"
Jim Auchmutey 200 Years Of The American Cookbook
Kristin Eddy 200 Years Of The American Cookbook
Leslie Scurry 200 Years Of The American Cookbook
Steven Raichlen
Articles: \"Argentina's Meaty Cuisine\", \"Thai-Style Barbeque Heaven\", \"Sizzling Meats Moroccan Style\"
James Beard Award for Magazine Writing on Diet, Nutrition and Health

Peter Jaret

Honored for : Hyper Links

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Peter Jaret Hyper Links
Elizabeth Hiser The Silent Epidemic
Michelle Stacey The Science Of Skinniness
James Beard Award for Newspaper Writing on Diet, Nutrition and Health

Barbara Durbin

Honored for : To Wash or Not to Wash

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Barbara Durbin To Wash or Not to Wash
Barbara Durbin On Your Mark, Get Set, Eat: Olympians Need The Right Fuel and Plenty Of Fluid To Take The Gold
Cheri Swoboda On Your Mark, Get Set, Eat: Olympians Need The Right Fuel and Plenty Of Fluid To Take The Gold
Steven M. Pratt Folate Fix
James Beard Award for Italian Cooking

Giovanna Tornabene, Wanda Tornabene, Michele Evans

Honored for : La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Giovanna Tornabene La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio
Wanda Tornabene La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio
Michele Evans La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio
Faith Willinger Red, white & greens
Giuliano Bugialli Foods of Sicily & Sardinia and the smaller islands
James Beard Award for Best National Television Food Journalism

Jancis Robinson

Honored for : Jancis Robinson's Wine Course

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course
Carolyn O'Neil On The Menu
Burt Wolf A Taste for Travel
Three Glorious Days At The Hospices Des Beaune
Emily Aronson A Taste for Travel
Three Glorious Days At The Hospices Des Beaune
James Beard Award for News Reporting

Russ Parsons

Honored for : Toward A More Oeeatable' Nectarine

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Russ Parsons Toward A More Oeeatable' Nectarine
Paul Blustein Italy Loses The Pasta Wars
Janet Fletcher Welcome To Permit Hell
James Beard Award for Best National Television Cooking Show

Julia Child, Natan Katzman, Geoffrey Drummond

Honored for : Baking with Julia

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Julia Child Baking with Julia
Geoffrey Drummond Baking with Julia
Natan Katzman Baking with Julia
Melanie Kosaka New American Cuisine
Sarah Kemp New American Cuisine
Julia Child Julia & Jacques: More Cooking in Concert
Jacques Pépin Julia & Jacques: More Cooking in Concert
Geoffrey Drummond Julia & Jacques: More Cooking in Concert
Natan Katzman Julia & Jacques: More Cooking in Concert
James Beard Award for Wine, Spirits, and other Beverages

Steven Kolpan, Brian H. Smith, Michael A. Weiss

Honored for : Exploring Wine: Cia Complete Guide To Wines

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Steven Kolpan Exploring Wine: Cia Complete Guide To Wines
Brian H. Smith Exploring Wine: Cia Complete Guide To Wines
Michael A. Weiss Exploring Wine: Cia Complete Guide To Wines
Jacqueline Friedrich A Wine and Food Guide To The Loire
Remington Norman Rhone Renaissance: The Finest Rhone and Rhone-Style Wines From France and The New World
James Beard Award for Fruits, Vegetables and Grains

Alice Waters

Honored for : Chez Panisse Vegetables

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Alice Waters Chez Panisse Vegetables
Nicole Routhier Nicole Routhier's fruit cookbook
Dana Jacobi Natural Kitchen: Soy: 75 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Nature's Miracle Food
James Beard Award for Best National T.V. Cooking Segment

Peter L. Stein, Jacques Pépin

Honored for : Jacques Pépin's Kitchen: Cooking with Claudine

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Living
Strudel
Jeffrey L. Diamond Martha Stewart Living
Strudel
Jacques Pépin Jacques Pépin's Kitchen: Cooking with Claudine
Peter L. Stein Jacques Pépin's Kitchen: Cooking with Claudine
Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Living
Prime Rib
Jeffrey L. Diamond Martha Stewart Living
Prime Rib
James Beard Award for Writing and Literature

Mort Rosenblum

Honored for : Olives: The Life and Lore of a Noble Fruit

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sophie D. Coe The true history of chocolate
Anne Mendelson Stand Facing the Stove: The Story of the Women Who Gave America The Joy of Cooking
Mort Rosenblum Olives: The Life and Lore of a Noble Fruit
Michael D. Coe The true history of chocolate
James Beard Award for Writing on Spirits, Wine or Beer

Richard Nalley

Honored for : Social Drinking

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Richard Nalley Social Drinking
Gerald Asher Wine Journal: Beyond The Wine List
William A. Marsano A Glass Of Dessert
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Julian Niccolini
Adam Tihany
Alex von Bidder
Flo Braker
Barbara Haber
Graham Kerr
Michael Mondavi
Timothy Mondavi
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Julian Niccolini
Adam Tihany
Alex von Bidder
Flo Braker
Barbara Haber
Graham Kerr
Michael Mondavi
Timothy Mondavi

Yearwise list of James Beard Foundation Award Winners