Awards & Winners

2010 James Beard Foundation Award

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2010 JBF Awards Gala & Reception 2010 JBF Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards Dinner

2010 JBF Awards Gala & Reception »

James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef

Tom Colicchio

Honored for : Craft

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tom Colicchio Craft
José Andrés Puerta Minibar
Gary Danko Gary Danko
Suzanne Goin Lucques
Charles Phan The Slanted Door
James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant

Daniel Boulud

Honored for : Daniel

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Daniel Boulud Daniel
Mario Batali Babbo Ristorante Enoteca
Joe Bastianich Babbo Ristorante Enoteca
Tony Mantuano Spiaggia Restaurant
Pat Kuleto Boulevard
Nancy Oakes Boulevard
Frank Stitt Highlands Bar and Grill
Pardis Stitt Highlands Bar and Grill
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Leah Chase
David Rockwell
Susan Spicer
Paul C. P. McIlhenny
Jessica B Harris
L. Timothy Ryan
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Leah Chase
David Rockwell
Susan Spicer
Paul C. P. McIlhenny
Jessica B Harris
L. Timothy Ryan
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Leah Chase
David Rockwell
Susan Spicer
Paul C. P. McIlhenny
Jessica B Harris
L. Timothy Ryan
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Leah Chase
David Rockwell
Susan Spicer
Paul C. P. McIlhenny
Jessica B Harris
L. Timothy Ryan
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Leah Chase
David Rockwell
Susan Spicer
Paul C. P. McIlhenny
Jessica B Harris
L. Timothy Ryan
James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Leah Chase
David Rockwell
Susan Spicer
Paul C. P. McIlhenny
Jessica B Harris
L. Timothy Ryan
James Beard Award for Outstanding Service

Grant Achatz

Honored for : Alinea
James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York City

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Daniel Humm
Gabrielle Hamilton Prune
Michael White Marea
Wylie Dufresne wd~50
Michael Anthony Gramercy Tavern
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast

Clark Frasier, Mark Gaier

Honored for : Arrows

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Clark Frasier Arrows
Mark Gaier Arrows
Marc Orfaly Pigalle
Tony Maws Craigie on Main
Michael Leviton Lumière
Peter X. Kelly Xaviars at Piermont
James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur

Keith McNally

Honored for : Balthazar Restaurant, Lucky Strike, Minetta Tavern, Morandi Restaurant, Pastis, Pravda, Schiller's Liquor Bar

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Keith McNally Balthazar Restaurant","Lucky Strike","Minetta Tavern","Morandi Restaurant","Pastis","Pravda","Schiller's Liquor Bar
Stephen Starr Starr Restaurant Organization
Rich Melman Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Pat Kuleto Boulevard","Epic Roasthouse","Farallon Restaurant","Jardinière","Waterbar","Martini House","Nick's Cove & Cottages
Tom Douglas Dahlia Bakery","Dahlia Lounge","Etta's","Lola","Palace Kitchen","Serious Pie
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

Jeff Michaud

Honored for : Osteria

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jeff Michaud Osteria
Bryan Voltaggio Volt
Michael Solomonov Zahav
Peter Pastan Obelisk
Cathal Armstrong Restaurant Eve
James Beard Award for Best Chef: South

Michael Schwartz

Honored for : Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Michael Schwartz Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
Chris Hastings Hot and Hot Fish Club
John Harris Lilette
Scott Boswell Stella!
Zach Bell Café Boulud
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest

Alexander Roberts

Honored for : Restaurant Alma

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Alexander Roberts Restaurant Alma
Lenny Russo Heartland Restaurant & Farm Direct Market
Colby Garrelts Bluestem
Gerard Craft Niche
Isaac Becker 112 Eatery
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest

Claude Le Tohic

Honored for : Joël Robuchon

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Claude Le Tohic Joël Robuchon
Saipin Chutima Lotus of Siam
Rick Moonen RM Seafood
Ryan Hardy Montagna Restaurant and Bar
Bryan Caswell Reef
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northwest

Jason Wilson

Honored for : Crush

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jason Wilson Crush
Catherine Whims Nostrana
Ethan Stowell Union
Andy Ricker Pok Pok Portland
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast

Sean Brock

Honored for : McCrady's

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sean Brock McCrady's
Bill Smith Crook's Corner
Andrea Reusing Lantern
Linton Hopkins Restaurant Eugene
Hugh Acheson Five and Ten
James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes

Koren Grieveson

Honored for : Avec

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Michael Carlson Schwa
Koren Grieveson Avec
Alex Young Zingerman's Roadhouse
Bruce Sherman North Pond
Arun Sampanthavivat Arun's Thai Restaurant
James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Pacific

David Kinch

Honored for : Manresa

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
David Kinch Manresa
Jeremy Fox Ubuntu
Deani Fox Ubuntu
Michael Cimarusti Providence
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Doug Shafer, John Shafer

Honored for : Shafer Vineyards

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Doug Shafer Shafer Vineyards
John Shafer Shafer Vineyards
Julian P. Van Winkle, III Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery
Garrett Oliver Brooklyn Brewery
Paul Grieco Hearth","Terroir
Merry Edwards Merry Edwards Winery
James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant

Michael White

Honored for : Marea

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Melissa Perello Frances
Josh Pickard Locanda Verde
Ken Friedman Locanda Verde
Andrew Carmellini Locanda Verde
Thomas McNaughton Flour + Water
David White Flour + Water
David Steele Flour + Water
Charlotte Calmels Bibou
Pierre Calmels Bibou
Jason Berthold RN74
Michael Mina RN74
Rajat Parr RN74
Michael White Marea
James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant Design

Andre Kikoski

Honored for : The Wright
James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program

Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Honored for : Jean-Georges

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Bernard Sun The Barn at Blackberry Farm
Andy Chabot The Barn at Blackberry Farm
Jean-Georges Vongerichten Jean-Georges
Gary Danko Gary Danko
Bobby Stuckey Frasca Food and Wine
Shelley Lindgren A16
James Beard Foundation Award for Rising Star Chef

Timothy Hollingsworth

Honored for : French Laundry

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Timothy Hollingsworth French Laundry
Sue Zemanick Gautreau\u2019s
Gabriel Rucker Le Pigeon
Gregory Pugin Veritas
Johnny Monis Komi
James Beard Award for Humanitarian of the Year
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Mary Gonzales, Antoinette Knight

Honored for : Mary & Tito's Cafe

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mary Gonzales Mary & Tito's Cafe
Antoinette Knight Mary & Tito's Cafe
Joann Lesh Gustavus Inn
David Lesh Gustavus Inn
Bill Bissonette Al's French Frys
Lee Bissonette Al's French Frys
Stacey Craig The Bright Star
Nick Koikos The Bright Star
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Joann Lesh, David Lesh

Honored for : Gustavus Inn

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mary Gonzales Mary & Tito's Cafe
Antoinette Knight Mary & Tito's Cafe
Joann Lesh Gustavus Inn
David Lesh Gustavus Inn
Bill Bissonette Al's French Frys
Lee Bissonette Al's French Frys
Stacey Craig The Bright Star
Nick Koikos The Bright Star
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Bill Bissonette, Lee Bissonette

Honored for : Al's French Frys

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mary Gonzales Mary & Tito's Cafe
Antoinette Knight Mary & Tito's Cafe
Joann Lesh Gustavus Inn
David Lesh Gustavus Inn
Bill Bissonette Al's French Frys
Lee Bissonette Al's French Frys
Stacey Craig The Bright Star
Nick Koikos The Bright Star
James Beard Foundation Award for America's Classics

Stacey Craig, Nick Koikos

Honored for : The Bright Star

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mary Gonzales Mary & Tito's Cafe
Antoinette Knight Mary & Tito's Cafe
Joann Lesh Gustavus Inn
David Lesh Gustavus Inn
Bill Bissonette Al's French Frys
Lee Bissonette Al's French Frys
Stacey Craig The Bright Star
Nick Koikos The Bright Star
James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef

Nicole Plue

Honored for : Redd

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kamel Guechida Joël Robuchon
Michelle Gayer Salty Tart Bakery
Amanda Cook CityZen at the Mandarin Oriental
Mindy Segal Mindy's HotChocolate Restaurant and Dessert Bar
Nicole Plue Redd
James Beard Award for Lifetime Achievement

2010 JBF Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards Dinner »

James Beard Award for Food-Related Columns

Rachel Wharton

Honored for : Back of the House
(for columns titled \u201CEgg,\u201D \u201CRoberta\u2019s,\u201D \u201CFranny\u2019s and Bklyn Larder\u201D)
James Beard Award for Food Blog

Ed Levine

Honored for : Serious Eats
James Beard Award for Website focusing on Food, Restaurants, Beverage, or Nutrition

Jane Goldman

Honored for : Chow

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jane Goldman Chow
James Oseland Saveur
Tanya Wenman Steel Epicurious
James Beard Award for Special/Documentary (Television or Video Webcast)

Todd English, Joel Coblenz, Matt Cohen, Gina Gargano

Honored for : Food Trip with Todd English

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Ruth Reichl A Moveable Feast with America's Favorite Chefs
Ming Tsai A Moveable Feast with America's Favorite Chefs
Rick Bayless A Moveable Feast with America's Favorite Chefs
Laurie Donnelly A Moveable Feast with America's Favorite Chefs
Anne Adams A Moveable Feast with America's Favorite Chefs
Deborah Hurley A Moveable Feast with America's Favorite Chefs
Todd English Food Trip with Todd English
Joel Coblenz Food Trip with Todd English
Matt Cohen Food Trip with Todd English
Gina Gargano Food Trip with Todd English
Jennifer English Food Trip with Todd English
Jim Brennan Emeril's Culinary Adventures: Napa
Karen Katz Emeril's Culinary Adventures: Napa
Dominique Andrews Emeril's Culinary Adventures: Napa
Charissa Melnick Emeril's Culinary Adventures: Napa
Amy Smolens Emeril's Culinary Adventures: Napa
Nancy Swenton Emeril's Culinary Adventures: Napa
Elina Brown Emeril's Culinary Adventures: Napa
Christopher Kimball A Moveable Feast with America's Favorite Chefs
James Beard Award for Radio Show/Audio Webcast

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kojo Nnamdi The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Tara Boyle The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Michael Martinez The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Ingalisa Schrobsdorff The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Brendan Sweeney The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Diane Vogel The Kojo Nnamdi Show
Alison Cuddy Eight Forty-Eight
Richard Steele Eight Forty-Eight
Aurora Aguilar Eight Forty-Eight
Lynne Rossetto Kasper The Splendid Table
Jennifer Russel The Splendid Table
Sally Swift The Splendid Table
James Beard Award for Television Program, In Studio or Fixed Location

Johanna Eliot, Laura Calder

Honored for : French Food at Home

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Johanna Eliot French Food at Home
Laura Calder French Food at Home
Olivia Ball Barefoot Contessa
Carl Green Barefoot Contessa
Rachel Purnell Barefoot Contessa
Sophie Seiden Barefoot Contessa
John Bravakis Iron Chef America
Eytan Keller Iron Chef America
Stephen Kroopnick Iron Chef America
Stu Schreiberg Iron Chef America
James Beard Award for Television Program, On Location

Heidi Hanson, Rick Moonen, Chris Warner

Honored for : Chefs A' Field

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Heidi Hanson Chefs A' Field
Chris Warner Chefs A' Field
Rick Moonen Chefs A' Field
Christopher Collins Gourmet's Adventures With Ruth
Deborah Hurley Gourmet's Adventures With Ruth
Lydia Tenaglia Gourmet's Adventures With Ruth
Lauren Lexton The Best Thing I Ever Ate
Tom Rogan The Best Thing I Ever Ate
Eddie Saenz The Best Thing I Ever Ate
David Hoffman The Best Thing I Ever Ate
James Beard American Award

Donald Link, Paula Disbrowe

Honored for : Real Cajun

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Donald Link Real Cajun
Paula Disbrowe Real Cajun
John Besh My New Orleans
Ted Lee The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes With Down-home Flavor
Matt Lee The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes With Down-home Flavor
James Beard Award for Television Segment

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mary Richardson
Chronicle
Chris Stirling
Chronicle
Stan Leven
Chronicle
Sarah Rosenberg
Nightline
John Berman
Nightline
Badriyyah Waheed The Hungry Hound
James Beard Award for Beverage

Randall Grahm

Honored for : Been Doon So Long: a Randall Grahm Vinthology

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Linda Himelstein The King of Vodka: the Story of Pyotr Smirnov and the Upheaval of an Empire
Charles MacLean World Whisky
Randall Grahm Been Doon So Long: a Randall Grahm Vinthology
James Beard Award for Cookbook Hall of Fame

Claudia Roden

Honored for : A book of Middle Eastern food
James Beard Award for Cooking from a Professional Point of View

Judith Choate, French Culinary Institute

Honored for : The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Judith Choate The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts
French Culinary Institute The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts
David Chang Momofuku
Peter Meehan Momofuku
James Walt Araxi: Seasonal Recipes From the Celebrated Whistler Restaurant
James Beard Award for Cookbook of the Year

Colman Andrews

Honored for : The Country Cooking of Ireland
James Beard Award for European Publications

Colman Andrews

Honored for : The Country Cooking of Ireland
James Beard Craig Claiborne Distinguished Restaurant Review Award

Jonathan Gold

Honored for : Sauced, Hot Birria, Cold Cerveza, Hare Today

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jason Sheehan White on White","Wonderland","Mourning
Jonathan Gold Sauced","Hot Birria, Cold Cerveza","Hare Today
Patric Kuh Border Crossing","Peru Calling","The Classic
James Beard Award for Baking and Dessert

James Peterson

Honored for : Baking

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
James Peterson Baking
Peter Reinhart Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day
Raquel Pelzel Damgoodsweet: Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, New Orleans Style
David Guas Damgoodsweet: Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, New Orleans Style
James Beard Award for General Cooking

Thomas Keller, Dave Cruz

Honored for : Ad Hoc at Home

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Judith Jones The Pleasures of Cooking For One
Marco Canora Salt to Taste: the Keys to Confident, Delicious Cooking
Catherine Young Salt to Taste: the Keys to Confident, Delicious Cooking
Thomas Keller Ad Hoc at Home
Dave Cruz Ad Hoc at Home
James Beard Award for International Cooking

Colman Andrews

Honored for : The Country Cooking of Ireland

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Eileen Yin-Fei Lo Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking
Lidia Bastianich Lidia Cooks From the Heart of Italy
Tanya Bastianich Manuali Lidia Cooks From the Heart of Italy
Colman Andrews The Country Cooking of Ireland
James Beard MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Francine Prose Faith and Bacon
Saveur
John T. Edge In Through the Back Door
Alan Richman Le Petit Gourmet
GQ
James Beard Award for Magazine Feature with Recipes

Francine Maroukian, Jon Reiner

Honored for : How Men Eat

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Francine Maroukian How Men Eat
Jon Reiner How Men Eat
Dana Bowen The Wonders of Ham
Matt Goulding The Beauty of the Beast
James Beard Award for Magazine Feature Writing About Restaurants and/or Chefs

Anya Von Bremzen

Honored for : Soul of a City

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anya Von Bremzen Soul of a City
Francis Lam The Last Chinese BBQ
Alan Richman American Pie
James Beard Award for Media Personality/Host (Television or Video Webcast)

Andrew Zimmern

Honored for : Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Andrew Zimmern Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern
Alton Brown Good Eats
Rick Bayless Mexico: One Plate at a Time
James Beard Award for Newspaper Feature Writing

Cliff Doerksen

Honored for : The Real American Pie

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Cliff Doerksen The Real American Pie
Sarah DiGregorio Live and Let Liver
Mike Sula The Charcuterie Underground
James Beard MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award

Francine Prose

Honored for : Faith and Bacon
(Saveur)

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Francine Prose Faith and Bacon
Saveur
John T. Edge In Through the Back Door
Alan Richman Le Petit Gourmet
GQ
James Beard Award for Newspaper Feature Writing About Restaurants and/or Chefs

Jared Jacang Maher

Honored for : A Hunger to Help

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jared Jacang Maher A Hunger to Help
Tim Carman How Not to Hire a Chef/The Canning Process
Kevin Pang Plan D
James Beard Award for Newspaper or Magazine Reporting on Nutrition or Food-Related Consumer Issues

Monica Eng

Honored for : \u201CNacho Lunch? Yes, Every Day

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Monica Eng \u201CNacho Lunch? Yes, Every Day
Daniel Engber Throwing Out the Wheat
Rowan Jacobsen \u201C\u2026Or Not to Bee\u201D
James Beard Award for Reference and Scholarship Cookbook

Oretta Zanini de Vita

Honored for : Encyclopedia of Pasta

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Oretta Zanini de Vita Encyclopedia of Pasta
Andrew Coe Chop Suey: a Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United States
Librarie Larousse Larousse Gastronomique: the World's Greatest Culinary Encyclopedia, Completely Revised and Updated
James Beard Award for Newspaper Food Section

Joe Yonan

Honored for : The Washington Post's Food Section

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Jon Bonné San Francisco Chronicle's Food Section
Miriam Morgan San Francisco Chronicle's Food Section
Joe Yonan The Washington Post's Food Section
Sheryl Julian The Boston Globe's Food Section
James Beard Award for Video Webcast

Ed Levine

Honored for : The Greenmarket: One Farmer's Story

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Ed Levine The Greenmarket: One Farmer's Story
Jamie Meyer Always Hungry Video
Jeff Zalaznick Always Hungry Video
Liza de Guia food. curated.
James Beard Award for Magazine Feature Writing without Recipes

Barry Estabrook

Honored for : Politics of the Plate: The Price of Tomatoes

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Barry Estabrook Politics of the Plate: The Price of Tomatoes
Alan Richman Hillbilly Truffle
James Beard Award for Writing and Literature

David Sax

Honored for : Save the Deli

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
David Sax Save the Deli
Terra Brockman The Seasons On Henry's Farm: a Year of Food and Life On a Sustainable Farm
Tristram Stuart Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal
James Beard Award for Photography

Santiago Soto Monllor

Honored for : Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Santiago Soto Monllor Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way
Earl Carter Eat Ate
Paul Brissman New American Table
James Beard Award for Writing on Spirits, Wine or Beer

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Honored for : Chardonnay Uncorked

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl Chardonnay Uncorked
Lettie Teague Is Grüner a Great Wine or a Groaner
Jonathan Gold The New Cocktailians
James Beard Award for Focus on Health

Anna Thomas

Honored for : Love Soup: 160 All-new Vegetarian Recipes From the Author of the Vegetarian Epicure

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anna Thomas Love Soup: 160 All-new Vegetarian Recipes From the Author of the Vegetarian Epicure
Jessie Price Eatingwell Comfort Foods Made Healthy
Dean Rucker Golden Door Cooks At Home: Favorite Recipes From the Celebrated Spa
Marah Stets Golden Door Cooks At Home: Favorite Recipes From the Celebrated Spa
James Beard Award for Single Subject

Ron Suhanosky, Colleen Suhanosky, Susan Simon

Honored for : Pasta Sfoglia

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Eugenia Bone Well-preserved: Recipes and Techniques For Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods
Jamie Purviance Weber's Way to Grill
Susan Simon Pasta Sfoglia
Ron Suhanosky Pasta Sfoglia
Colleen Suhanosky Pasta Sfoglia
James Beard Award for Multimedia Food Feature

Kevin Pang

Honored for : The Cheeseburger Show

Nominations »

Nominee Nominated Work
Kevin Pang The Cheeseburger Show
Robb Walsh Not So Clear Cut
Antoinette Bruno The Art and Economics of Charcuterie
Parts 2, 3, 4
Jonathan Proville The Art and Economics of Charcuterie
Parts 2, 3, 4
Amanda McDougall The Art and Economics of Charcuterie
Parts 2, 3, 4

Yearwise list of James Beard Foundation Award Winners