Awards & Winners

2000 James Beard Foundation Award

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Check James Beard Foundation Award winners & nominees for 2000 award ceremonies 2000 JBF Awards Gala & Reception and 2000 JBF Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards Dinner.
2000 JBF Awards Gala & Reception 2000 JBF Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards Dinner

2000 JBF Awards Gala & Reception »

James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef

David Bouley

Honored for : Danube

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
David Bouley Danube
Eric Ripert Le Bernardin
Nobu Matsuhisa Nobu
Julian Serrano Picasso
Patrick O'Connell The Inn at Little Washington
James Beard Foundation Award for Rising Star Chef

Andrew Carmellini

Honored for : Cafe Boulud

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Andrew Carmellini Cafe Boulud
Jeremy Sewall The Lark Creek Inn
Sandro Gamba Lespinasse
Wylie Dufresne 71 Clinton Fresh Food
Eric Aubriot Aubriot
James Beard Award for Lifetime Achievement
James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant

Gary Danko

Honored for : Gary Danko
(SF Gary Danko)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gary Danko Gary Danko
Laurent Tourondel Cello
Jacques Le Magueresse Cello
David Bouley Danube
Scott Bryan Veritas
Gino Deferia Veritas
Rick Tramonto Tru
Gale Gand Tru
Rich Melman Tru
James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant

Charlie Trotter

Honored for : Charlie Trotter's

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Charlie Trotter Charlie Trotter's
Wolfgang Puck Chinois on Main
Barbara Lazaroff Chinois on Main
Takashi Iwasaki Chinois on Main
Piero Selvaggio Valentino
Angelo Auriana Valentino
Judy Rodgers Zuni Cafe
Vince Calcagno Zuni Cafe
George Germon Al Forno
Johanne Killeen Al Forno
James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef

Claudia Fleming

Honored for : Gramercy Tavern

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Claudia Fleming Gramercy Tavern
Gale Gand Tru
Andrew MacLauchlan Charlie Trotter's
Karen Barker Magnolia Grill
Eric Hubert Jean-Georges
James Beard Award for Outstanding Service

David Waltuck, Karen Waltuck

Honored for : Chanterelle

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
David Waltuck Chanterelle
Karen Waltuck Chanterelle
Charles Condy Aqua
Michael Mina Aqua
Gary Butch Elizabeth's on 37th
Greg Butch Elizabeth's on 37th
Caroline Rose Hunt Mansion Restaurant
Raymond Jacobi Mansion Restaurant
Vincent Guerithault Vincent on Camelback
James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York City

Tom Colicchio

Honored for : Gramercy Tavern

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mario Batali Po","Lupa","Babbo Ristorante Enoteca
Tom Colicchio Gramercy Tavern
Rocco DiSpirito Union Pacific
Christian Delouvrier Lespinasse
Michael Romano Union Square Cafe
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast

Michael Schlow

Honored for : Radius

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Michael Schlow Radius
Jean-Louis Gerin Jean-Louis
Barbara Lynch No. 9 Park
Frank McClelland L'Espalier
Ken Oringer Clio
James Beard Award for Best Chef: South/Southeast

Ben Barker

Honored for : Magnolia Grill

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Ben Barker Magnolia Grill
Anne Kearney Peristyle
Louis Osteen Louis's Charleston
Anne Quatrano Bacchanalia","Floataway Cafe
Clifford Harrison Bacchanalia","Floataway Cafe
Frank Stitt Highlands Bar and Grill
James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Pacific

Judy Rodgers

Honored for : Zuni Cafe

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Reed Hearon Rose Pistola","Black Cat
Michael Mina Aqua
Judy Rodgers Zuni Cafe
Traci Des Jardins Jardinière
Nancy Oakes Boulevard
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

Craig Shelton

Honored for : The Ryland Inn

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
José Andrés Puerta Jaleo
Peter Pastan Obelisk
Jean-Marie Lacroix Fountain Restaurant
Guillermo Pernot Pasion!
Craig Shelton The Ryland Inn
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest

Janos Wilder

Honored for : Janos

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Janos Wilder Janos
Chris Bianco Pizzeria Bianco
Robert McGrath Roaring Fork
Kent Rathbun Abacus
Todd Slossberg Century Room
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northwest

Jerry Traunfeld

Honored for : The Herbfarm

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jerry Traunfeld The Herbfarm
Philippe Boulot The Heathman
Greg Higgins Higgins
Jean-Marie Josselin A Pacific Café
Shiro Kashiba Shiro's
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes/Midwest

Arun Sampanthavivat

Honored for : Arun's Thai Restaurant

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Harlan Peterson Tapawingo
Odessa Piper L'Etoile
Arun Sampanthavivat Arun's Thai Restaurant
Mark Baker Seasons Restaurant
Jean Robert De-Cavel The Maisonette
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Kermit Lynch

Honored for : Kermit Lynch Wine Merchants

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kermit Lynch Kermit Lynch Wine Merchants
Anthony Dias Blue Bon Appétit
Fritz Maytag Anchor Brewing Company
Helen Turley Marcassin Winery
Evan Goldstein Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Company","Sterling Vineyards
James Beard Award for Humanitarian of the Year
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program

Larry Stone, Drew Nieporent

Honored for : Rubicon

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Larry Stone Rubicon
Drew Nieporent Rubicon
Claudio Blotta Campanile
Jean-Luc Le Dû Daniel
Bobby Stuckey Inn at Little Nell
Michael Flynn Kinkead's
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Tony Basile

Honored for : White House Sub Shop

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tony Basile White House Sub Shop
Sonny Bryan Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
Seema Wilkes Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Helen Chock Helena Hawaiian Foods
John Johnson Camp Washington Chili
Swan Oyster Depot
Moosewood Restaurant
Mario\u2019s
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Sonny Bryan

Honored for : Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tony Basile White House Sub Shop
Sonny Bryan Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
Seema Wilkes Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Helen Chock Helena Hawaiian Foods
John Johnson Camp Washington Chili
Swan Oyster Depot
Moosewood Restaurant
Mario\u2019s
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Seema Wilkes

Honored for : Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tony Basile White House Sub Shop
Sonny Bryan Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
Seema Wilkes Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Helen Chock Helena Hawaiian Foods
John Johnson Camp Washington Chili
Swan Oyster Depot
Moosewood Restaurant
Mario\u2019s
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Helen Chock

Honored for : Helena Hawaiian Foods

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tony Basile White House Sub Shop
Sonny Bryan Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
Seema Wilkes Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Helen Chock Helena Hawaiian Foods
John Johnson Camp Washington Chili
Swan Oyster Depot
Moosewood Restaurant
Mario\u2019s
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

John Johnson

Honored for : Camp Washington Chili

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tony Basile White House Sub Shop
Sonny Bryan Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
Seema Wilkes Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Helen Chock Helena Hawaiian Foods
John Johnson Camp Washington Chili
Swan Oyster Depot
Moosewood Restaurant
Mario\u2019s
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Swan Oyster Depot

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tony Basile White House Sub Shop
Sonny Bryan Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
Seema Wilkes Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Helen Chock Helena Hawaiian Foods
John Johnson Camp Washington Chili
Swan Oyster Depot
Moosewood Restaurant
Mario\u2019s
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Moosewood Restaurant

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tony Basile White House Sub Shop
Sonny Bryan Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
Seema Wilkes Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Helen Chock Helena Hawaiian Foods
John Johnson Camp Washington Chili
Swan Oyster Depot
Moosewood Restaurant
Mario\u2019s
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Mario\u2019s

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tony Basile White House Sub Shop
Sonny Bryan Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
Seema Wilkes Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Helen Chock Helena Hawaiian Foods
John Johnson Camp Washington Chili
Swan Oyster Depot
Moosewood Restaurant
Mario\u2019s
James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant Design

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Elizabeth Diller Brasserie
Ricardo Scofidio Brasserie
Charles Renfro Brasserie
Deane Simpson Brasserie
Adam Tihany Aureole, Las Vegas
Martin Vahtra Aureole, Las Vegas
Louise Fili Metrazur
Manuel Fernandez Co
Jeffrey Parsons Co
James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant Graphics

Karen Hsu, Michael Rock, Katie Andresen, Georgie Stout

Honored for : Brasserie

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Karen Hsu Brasserie
Michael Rock Brasserie
Katie Andresen Brasserie
Georgie Stout Brasserie
Bouchon
Louise Fili Metrazur
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Barbara Fairchild
Thomas Keller
Michael Romano
Jeffrey Steingarten
Larry Stone
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Barbara Fairchild
Thomas Keller
Michael Romano
Jeffrey Steingarten
Larry Stone
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Barbara Fairchild
Thomas Keller
Michael Romano
Jeffrey Steingarten
Larry Stone
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Barbara Fairchild
Thomas Keller
Michael Romano
Jeffrey Steingarten
Larry Stone
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Barbara Fairchild
Thomas Keller
Michael Romano
Jeffrey Steingarten
Larry Stone

2000 JBF Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards Dinner »

James Beard Award for Baking and Dessert

Beth Hensperger

Honored for : The Bread Bible

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Beth Hensperger The Bread Bible
Gale Gand Butter Sugar Flour Eggs
Rick Tramonto Butter Sugar Flour Eggs
Julia Moskin Butter Sugar Flour Eggs
Suzanne Dunaway No Need to Knead
James Beard Award for Cookbook Hall of Fame

Marcella Hazan

Honored for : Classic Italian Cookbook
James Beard Award for Cookbook of the Year

Clifford Wright

Honored for : A Mediterranean Feast
James Beard Award for Focus on Health

Nina Simonds

Honored for : A Spoonful of Ginger

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Nina Simonds A Spoonful of Ginger
Steven Raichlen Steven Raichlens High-Flavor, Low-Fat Mexican Cooking
Judith Barrett Saved by Soup
James Beard MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award

Greg Atkinson

Honored for : Diary of a Stagiaire

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Greg Atkinson Diary of a Stagiaire
Colman Andrews A Magical City to Devour
A. Manette Ansay The Last Word: And He Cooks, Too
James Beard Award for General Cooking

Jacques Pépin, Julia Child

Honored for : Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jacques Pépin Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home
Julia Child Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home
Marion Cunningham Learning to Cook with Marion Cunningham
Editors of Cook's Illustrated Magazine The Best Recipe
James Beard Award for Magazine Feature Writing About Restaurants and/or Chefs

Mimi Sheraton

Honored for : Seasons in the Sun

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mimi Sheraton Seasons in the Sun
Alan Richman Too Much Is Never Enough
Michael Ruhlman Natural-Born Keller
James Beard Award for Magazine Feature Writing without Recipes

Lisa Amand

Honored for : My Dinners With Alan

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Lisa Amand My Dinners With Alan
Michael Austin Charlie in Charge
Roy Tim Warren True Grits
James Beard Award for Photography

Petrina Tinslay

Honored for : New Food Fast

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Petrina Tinslay New Food Fast
Thomas Keller
Tim Turner The Kitchen sessions with Charlie Trotter
Deborah Jones The French Laundry Cookbook
James Beard Award for Single Subject

Editors of Cook's Illustrated Magazine

Honored for : The Cook's Illustrated Complete Book of Poultry

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Editors of Cook's Illustrated Magazine The Cook's Illustrated Complete Book of Poultry
Christian Teubner The Rice Bible
Linda West Eckhardt Stylish One-Dish Dinners
Katherine West DeFoyd Stylish One-Dish Dinners
James Beard Award for Writing on Spirits, Wine or Beer

Rod Smith

Honored for : Purple Gold Rush

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Rod Smith Purple Gold Rush
Gerald Asher Wine Journal: Albariño
Marguerite Thomas Treading Traditions
James Beard Award for Wine, Spirits, and other Beverages

James E. Wilson

Honored for : Terroir

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
James E. Wilson Terroir
Ed McCarthy Champagne for Dummies
Tom Stevenson Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine
James Beard American Award

Cheryl Jamison, Bill Jamison

Honored for : American Home Cooking

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Cheryl Jamison American Home Cooking
Bill Jamison American Home Cooking
Judith M. Fertig Prairie Home Cooking
John T. Edge A Gracious Plenty: Recipes and Recollections from the American South
James Beard Award for Best Local Television Cooking Show

Bertrand Pelligrin, Janette Gitler, Joey Altman

Honored for : Bay Café

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Joey Altman Bay Café
Bertrand Pelligrin Bay Café
Janette Gitler Bay Café
Jennifer Bushman Nothing to It
Tim Hosfeldt Nothing to It
Joe Doucette Nothing to It
Christina Ha Metroguide
Marc Chusid Metroguide
James Beard Award for Newspaper Writing on Spirits, Wine and Beer

Michael Skube

Honored for : Experiments with Hops, a Welcome Development

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Michael Skube Experiments with Hops, a Welcome Development
Chris Christensen A Winner by the Nose
Christina Waters Blood Red and Ready to Rock
James Beard Award for Best Radio Show, Long Format

Steve Dolinsky, Tish Valva, Justin Kaufmann

Honored for : Eight Forty-Eight

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Justin Kaufmann Eight Forty-Eight
Tish Valva Eight Forty-Eight
Steve Dolinsky Eight Forty-Eight
Don Genova Food for Thought
Alan Guettel Food for Thought
Anne Penman Food for Thought
Jennifer English The Food & Wine Radio Network Show
Patrick Porter The Food & Wine Radio Network Show
Debbie Rollins The Food & Wine Radio Network Show
James Beard Award for Best Radio Show, Short Format

Daniel Zwerdling, Walter Ray Watson

Honored for : All Things Considered
(winning report is: Weekend All Things Considered)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Daniel Zwerdling All Things Considered
Walter Ray Watson All Things Considered
Fred Child New York Eats
Ed Levine New York Eats
Marty Goldensohn New York Eats
Bruce Gellerman Here and Now
Jenifer Schmidt Here and Now
Jonathan Marston Here and Now
James Beard Award for Newspaper Feature Writing with Recipes

Cathy Barber

Honored for : The Real Parmigiano Reggiano

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Cathy Barber The Real Parmigiano Reggiano
Miriam Morgan Sugar, Sugar
Stephanie Rosenbaum Fried in the Name of Love
James Beard Award for Entertaining and Special Occasions

Rozanne Gold

Honored for : Entertaining 1-2-3

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Rozanne Gold Entertaining 1-2-3
Ina Garten The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
B. Smith B. Smith Rituals & Celebrations
James Beard Award for Newspaper Feature Writing About Restaurants and/or Chefs

Kim Severson

Honored for : The Rise and Fall of a Star: How the King of California Cuisine Lost an Empire

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Douglas Hanks Eat Your Way to the Beach
John Kessler The Image Game: Fine Dining Finds Place at Bellagio Tables
Kim Severson The Rise and Fall of a Star: How the King of California Cuisine Lost an Empire
James Beard Award for Newspaper Feature Writing without Recipes

Robin Davis

Honored for : Sushi American Style

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Robin Davis Sushi American Style
Emily Green Cheshire's Last Stand
Kathleen Triesch Wasabi Tsunami
James Beard Award for Internet Column and Feature Writing

Irene Sax

Honored for : Great Expectations

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Irene Sax Great Expectations
Cara De Silva Cara De Silva's A Fork in the Road Letters on Traveling and Dining
Lisa Chernick French Connection: Inside Scoop from the Author of the New Food Lover's Guide to Paris
James Beard Award for Magazine Restaurant Review or Critique

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Alan Richman
Jonathan Gold
Maria Gallagher
James Beard Award for Best National Television Cooking Show

Charlie Trotter, Melanie Kosaka, Robert Bates

Honored for : The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Charlie Trotter The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter
Melanie Kosaka The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter
Robert Bates The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter
Joan Nathan Jewish Cooking in America with Joan Nathan
John Potthast Jewish Cooking in America with Joan Nathan
Charles Pinsky Jewish Cooking in America with Joan Nathan
Sara Moulton Cooking Live
Bob Tuschman Cooking Live
Eileen Opatut Cooking Live
Georgia Downard Cooking Live
James Beard Award for Newspaper Restaurant Review or Critique

Craig LaBan

(The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Craig LaBan
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Michael Bauer
San Francisco Chronicle
Moira Hodgson
New York Observer
James Beard Award for Reference and Scholarship Cookbook

Alan Davidson

Honored for : The Oxford Companion to Food

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Alan Davidson The Oxford Companion to Food
Juliet Harbutt Cheese: a Complete Guide to Over 300 Cheeses of Distinction
James Peterson Essentials of Cooking
James Beard Award for Magazine Series

Colman Andrews

Honored for : The Fishmonger's Table, The World of Cipriani, Inside the Palazzo

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Colman Andrews The Fishmonger's Table","The World of Cipriani","Inside the Palazzo
Gerald Asher Thirst for Knowledge","Neighborhood Haunts","Serendipity
Karen MacNeil A Word About Wine","A Matter of Taste","Now We're Cooking
James Beard Award for Newspaper Series

Marlene Parrish

(Article: Are You Game , Fowl Play, Bison is at Home on Many an Adventuresome Restaurant Table)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Marlene Parrish
Article: \"Are You Game\" , \"Fowl Play\", \"Bison is at Home on Many an Adventuresome Restaurant Table\"
Beverly Bundy The Century in Food
David Shaw Profile of Robert Parker --He Sips and Spits and the World Listens
James Beard Award for Chefs and Restaurants

Charlie Trotter

Honored for : The Kitchen sessions with Charlie Trotter

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Charlie Trotter The Kitchen sessions with Charlie Trotter
Thomas Keller The French Laundry Cookbook
Susie Heller The French Laundry Cookbook
Michael Ruhlman The French Laundry Cookbook
Michael Chiarello The Tra Vigne Cookbook
Penelope Wisner The Tra Vigne Cookbook
James Beard Award for Magazine Writing on Diet, Nutrition and Health

Perri Klass

Honored for : The Lunch Box as Battlefield

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Perri Klass The Lunch Box as Battlefield
Ken McAlpine Covet Thy Neighbor's Chocolate
Mary Ann Howkins Is There a Killer in Your Kitchen
James Beard Award for Newspaper Writing on Diet, Nutrition and Health

Michael Apstein

Honored for : To Your Health- Or Is It?

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Michael Apstein To Your Health- Or Is It?
Janet Fletcher Allergic to Your Dinner? Food Sensitivities Can Make Dining Out a Nightmare
Kim Severson They're Off to College Now\u2026Choosing What and How Much to Eat Becomes a Freshman Survival Skill
James Beard Award for Best National Television Food Journalism

Ted Schillinger, Susan Werbe, Bruce David Klein, Daniel Silverman

Honored for : American Eats: History on a Bun

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Ted Schillinger American Eats: History on a Bun
Susan Werbe American Eats: History on a Bun
Bruce David Klein American Eats: History on a Bun
Daniel Silverman American Eats: History on a Bun
Alton Brown Good Eats
Bird in Hand
Sarah Burmeister Good Eats
Bird in Hand
Deanna Brown Good Eats
Bird in Hand
Carlo Rota Great Canadian Food Show
Chris Knight Great Canadian Food Show
Chris King Great Canadian Food Show
Morley Safer Legendary Hangouts: New Orleans
Rand Morrison Legendary Hangouts: New Orleans
Edward Forgotson Legendary Hangouts: New Orleans
Randy Martin Legendary Hangouts: New Orleans
James Beard Award for Writing and Literature

Clifford Wright

Honored for : A Mediterranean Feast

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Clifford Wright A Mediterranean Feast
Austin Clarke Pig Tails 'n Breadfruit
Daniel Wing The Bread Builders
Alan Scott The Bread Builders
James Beard Award for Magazine Feature with Recipes

James Villas

Honored for : P.C. and Proud of It

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Cal Fussman Smokin
James Villas P.C. and Proud of It
Bill Bryson Strolling Hampstead
James Beard Award for International Cooking

Madhur Jaffrey

Honored for : Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Madhur Jaffrey Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian
Amanda Hesser The Cook and the Gardener
Grace Young The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen

Yearwise list of James Beard Foundation Award Winners