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30-680: The James Beard Foundation Awards are annual awards presented by the James Beard Foundation to recognize chefs, restaurateurs, authors and journalists in the United States . They are scheduled around James Beard 's May 5 birthday. The media awards are presented at a dinner in New York City; the chef and restaurant awards were also presented in New York until 2015, when the foundation's annual gala moved to Chicago. Chicago will continue to host

60-538: A $ 400,000 surplus. She also expanded the foundation's culinary scholarship program; increased its membership base with a new online enrollment program; moved the annual James Beard Foundation Awards Gala to Lincoln Center and then Chicago; and hosted the James Beard Foundation's traveling national food festival. In 2018, Clare Reichenbach was unanimously selected by the board as the foundation's new chief executive, replacing Susan Ungaro. Reichenbach's background

90-420: A ballot of 20 candidates distributed to the entire Who's Who group each year. The honors were initially awarded by Cook's Magazine (the predecessor to Cook's Illustrated ), which inaugurated the award in 1984 but ceased publication in 1990. The award was administered by the James Beard Foundation from 1990 to 2018 and presented at the annual gala. The foundation decided to retire the awards after 2018, citing

120-452: A ceremony and a chef's tasting reception. The foundation's awards for journalism, books, and other media are held on a separate day. In 2014, the board elected to move the Restaurant and Chef Awards from Lincoln Center in New York to Chicago after Chicago appealed to the foundation to move the event. The volunteer committee that presides over the awards distribution issued a criticism of

150-601: A choreographer for entertainers like Ashford and Simpson , Earth, Wind and Fire , Patti LaBelle and Dionne Warwick . He choreographed over two dozen musicals, including the Broadway show 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (1967) with music by Leonard Bernstein ; a Radio City Music Hall production of Porgy and Bess (1983); and Sing, Mahalia, Sing (1985) at the Shubert Theater in Philadelphia . He directed and choreographed

180-434: A medallion etched with the image of James Beard and a certificate from the foundation. Awards by decade: Although the awards tend to focus on upscale dining in large cities, since 1998 there has been an "America's Classics" category which honors legendary family-owned restaurants across the country. The "America's Classics" winners routinely draw the biggest applause of the night at the awards ceremony. To be considered for

210-581: A new commitment to inclusion. Including the inductees from the 1980s, the final Who's Who list included nearly 300 individuals. The 1991 inductees were chef David Bouley ; Ken Hom , journalist, teacher and expert on Chinese cooking; Bryan Miller, the restaurant critic of The New York Times; Michel Richard , chef-owner of Los Angeles' Citrus restaurant; and Nancy Silverton , owner of Campanile , Los Angeles. The 1992 inductees were pastry chef Albert Kumin; authors, caterers and retailers Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins ; Drew Nieporent , owner of Montrachet and

240-617: A production of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company . This helped him make the decision to move to New York City and become a dancer. In New York, he took classes with James Truitte , Dudley Williams, Arthur Mitchell , June Taylor , Claude Thompson and Charles Moore at the School of American Ballet . From 1967 to 1969, Faison danced with the Ailey, leaving in 1970. He danced in the original 1970 Broadway production of Purlie and founded

270-515: A search for a permanent president of the foundation. In April of that year Susan Ungaro, formerly editor-in-chief of Family Circle magazine from 1976 to 2005, was appointed president. Following the scandal, the foundation also made changes such as creating a salary for the president, CFO, auditors and a larger staff. The foundation lost about $ 1 million under Pickell's leadership, and paid approximately $ 750,000 in legal and accounting fees. Sponsorships, donations, and event revenues also dropped after

300-495: Is an American non-profit culinary arts organization based in New York City . It was named after James Beard , a food writer, teacher, and cookbook author. Its programs include guest-chef dinners to scholarships for aspiring culinary students, educational conferences, and industry awards. In the spirit of James Beard's legacy, the foundation creates programs that help educate people about American cuisine, and supports and promotes

330-574: Is in marketing and consulting, rather than food. In fall 2023, the foundation came under fire for disproportionate representation of white males. Each year, the James Beard House hosts over 200 dinners featuring selected chefs who prepare tasting menus in the Beard House kitchen. James Beard Foundation Greens events are for New York City food lovers under 40 to experience various culinary experiences and network. Most events take place outside

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360-506: The Tribeca Grill in Manhattan; authors and columnists Jane and Michael Stern ; and restaurant critic, journalist and author Patricia Wells . The 1993 inductees were Ariane and Michael Batterberry (who founded Food & Wine and Food Arts magazines), Gael Greene ( New York restaurant critic), Robert M. Parker, Jr. (publisher of The Wine Advocate ), Carl Sontheimer (creator of

390-475: The Awards until 2027. The awards were established in 1990, when the foundation expanded its chef awards and combined them with Cook's Magazine's Who's Who of American Cooking and French's Food and Beverage Book Awards. In addition to the chef, restaurant, and book awards, journalism awards were added in 1993, which expanded to broadcast media in 1994, and restaurant design awards were first given in 1995. In 2018,

420-618: The Four Seasons) and restaurant designer Adam Tihany . The 1998 inductees were Paula Lambert , founder and president, the Mozzarella Co., Dallas; Carolyn O'Neil, executive producer and correspondent, CNN's "On the Menu," Atlanta; Charles Palmer , chef and restaurateur, New York City; Alan Richman , writer, GQ magazine, New York City; and Jean-Georges Vongerichten , chef and restaurateur, New York City. The 1999 inductees were R. W. Apple Jr. of

450-797: The George Faison Universal Dance Experience with a budget of six hundred dollars in 1971. The group’s dancers included Faison (who also choreographed and served as Artistic Director), Renee Rose, Al Perryman, Gary DeLoatch and Debbie Allen . During this period, he created several notable pieces, including "Suite Otis" in 1971 (set to the music of Otis Redding ) for five couples, combining elements of ballet and contemporary styles. Faison's Broadway debut as choreographer occurred in 1972 with Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope , followed by other shows, including Via Galactica , Tilt and The Wiz , where he worked with Stephanie Mills and Geoffrey Holder . Later in his career he worked as

480-544: The HBO special The Josephine Baker Story in 1991. In 1997, Faison directed and choreographed King , a musical performed at Bill Clinton ’s inauguration. In 1997, Faison founded the American Performing Arts Collaborative (APAC), using the arts to interact with and inspire young people. Two years later, he purchased an abandoned firehouse on Hancock Place (one block south of 125th St) and renovated it over

510-608: The James Beard Foundation changed the award's rules to be more inclusive, to fight race and gender imbalances in the industry. Changes include: judges reflecting the demographics of the U.S.; retiring the Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America awards which were judged by previous winners; adding leadership awards which focus on social justice issues; and waiving some media entry fees. The awards are voted on by more than 600 culinary professionals, including previous award winners. Recipients receive

540-2466: The LA Weekly, Lee Jones of Chef's Garden (Huron, OH), Charles Phan of the Slanted Door (San Francisco, CA), Frank Stitt of Highlands Bar and Grill, and Nick Valenti of the Patina Restaurant Group (New York, NY). The 2012 inductees were Grant Achatz , Chef and Author; Mark Bittman , Journalist and Author; Dana Cowin , Editor-in-Chief, Food & Wine ; Emily Luchetti , Pastry Chef and Author; and Marvin Shanken , Publisher, Food Arts and Wine Spectator . The 2013 inductees were Eric Asimov , Author and Journalist; Dorothy Kalins, Editor; Barbara Lynch , Chef and Restaurateur; Zarela Martinez , Chef and Restaurateur; Michael Mina , Chef and Restaurateur; and Bill Yosses , Author and Pastry Chef. The 2014 inductees were Edward Behr , Food Writer; John Besh , Chef and Restaurateur; David Chang , Chef and Restaurateur; Barry Estabrook, Writer; Paul Kahan, Chef and Restaurateur; Sherry Yard, Pastry Chef and Author. The 2015 inductees were Allan Benton , Pork Producer and Purveyor; Dale DeGroff , Mixologist; Wylie Dufresne , Chef and Restaurateur; Nathalie Dupree , Cookbook Author and Television Personality; and Maricel Presilla , Chef, Restaurateur, and Cookbook Author. The 2016 inductees were Gina Gallo, Winemaker (Sonoma, CA); Jim Lahey, Baker and Proprietor NYC; Ed Levine , Author and Founder of Serious Eats (NYC); Temple Grandin , Author and Animal Rights Activist (Fort Collins, CO); and Marcus Samuelsson , Chef and Restaurateur (NYC). The 2017 inductees were Suzanne Goin , Chef and Restaurateur (Los Angeles, CA); Evan Kleiman , Culinarian (Los Angeles, CA); Roger Berkowitz , President and CEO Legal Seafoods (Boston, MA); Michel Nischan, Chef, Founder, President, and CEO of Wholesome Wave (Bridgeport, CT); and Rajat Parr , Winemaker and Sommelier, Domaine de la Cote (Lompoc, CA). The 2018 inductees were Jody Adams , Chef/Owner, TRADE, Porto, and Saloniki (Boston, MA); Lally Brennan and Ti Adelaide Martin, Co-Proprietors, Commander's Palace (New Orleans, LA); Allison Hooper, Co-Founder, Vermont Creamery (Websterville, VT); and Daniel Johnnes , Wine Director, The Dinex Group (New York City, NY). James Beard Foundation The James Beard Foundation

570-3129: The New York Times, winemaker Ernest Gallo , author and columnist Molly O'Neill, Bill Shore of Share Our Strength , and Gail Zweigenthal of Gourmet (magazine) . The 2000 inductees were Barbara Fairchild , editor, Bon Appetit magazine; Thomas Keller , chef, French Laundry (Oakville, Calif.); Michael Romano, chef, Union Square Cafe (New York City); Jeffrey Steingarten , columnist, Vogue magazine; Larry Stone, wine director, Rubicon (San Francisco). The 2001 inductees were Mario Batali , chef/co-owner, Babbo and Esca, New York; Michael Ginor and Izzy Yanay, founders, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Great Neck, N.Y.; Lynne Rossetto Kasper , host of "The Splendid Table with Lynne Rossetto Kasper," St. Paul, Minn.; Joan Nathan , cookbook author, Washington, D.C.; and Martin Yan , cooking show host, Foster City, Calif. The 2002 inductees were Tom Colicchio , Alain Ducasse , Nobu Matsuhisa , Sara Moulton and Frank J. Prial . The 2003 inductees were Hubert Keller , Marion Nestle , Alain Sailhac , Jacques Torres and Norman Van Aken . The 2004 inductees were Michael Bauer, Rose Levy Beranbaum , Todd English , Andrea Immer and Eric Ripert . The 2005 inductees were Joseph Bastianich (co-owner of Italian Wine Merchants and Babbo, Becco, Lupa, Esca, Otto Enoteca Pizzeria and Bistro du Vent restaurants, New York City); Greg Drescher (Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives, The Culinary Institute of America, Greystone, St. Helena, CA); Carol Field (book author and food writer, San Francisco, CA); Corby Kummer (Senior Editor, The Atlantic Monthly, Boston, MA); and, Deborah Madison (chef, cookbook author and journalist, Galisteo, NM). The 2006 inductees were Sue Conley and Peggy Smith , Co-Founders of Cowgirl Creamery (Point Reyes Station, CA); Jean Joho , Chef and Proprietor of Everest, Chicago; Gray Kunz , Founding Chef of Café Gray, NYC; Kermit Lynch , Founder and Owner of Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant (Berkeley, CA); and Ari Weinzweig, Co-Founder of Zingerman's Deli (Ann Arbor, MI). The 2007 inductees were José Andrés , Jim Clendenen , Bobby Flay , Dorie Greenspan , and Michael Pollan . The 2008 inductees were Dan Barber , Anthony Bourdain , Nancy Oakes , Russ Parsons , Zanne Early Stewart, and Steve Sullivan. The 2009 inductees were David Burke , John T. Edge , Betty Fussell , Dorothy Cann Hamilton , and Clark Wolf. The 2010 inductees were Leah Chase , Chef/Owner, Dooky Chase Restaurant, New Orleans, Louisiana ; Jessica B. Harris, Author and Historian, New York, New York; Paul C. P. McIlhenny , President and CEO, McIlhenny Company , Avery Island, Louisiana ; David Rockwell, Founder and CEO, Rockwell Group , New York, New York; L. Timothy Ryan, President, Culinary Institute of America , Hyde Park, New York; and Susan Spicer, Chef/Owner, Bayona, New Orleans, Louisiana. The 2011 inductees were Jonathan Gold of

600-457: The award, restaurants must have been in business for a decade, be locally owned, show "timeless appeal," and serve "quality food that reflects the character of the community." The "Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America" was an award presented to members of the food and beverage industry who have been "identified by his or her peers as having displayed remarkable talent and achievement." The Who's Who awards were voted on by past honorees, with

630-534: The chefs and other industry professionals. The foundation was started in 1986 by Peter Kump , a former student of James Beard who also founded the Institute of Culinary Education . At Julia Child 's suggestion, Kump purchased Beard's New York brownstone townhouse at 167 West 12th Street in Greenwich Village and preserved it as a gathering place where the general public and press alike would be able to appreciate

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660-733: The established awards procedures. George Faison Faison was born December 21, 1945, in Washington, D.C. , and attended Dunbar High School . As a student he performed with the American Light Opera Company in Show Boat and studied with the Jones-Haywood Capitol Ballet and Carolyn Tate of Howard University , where he matriculated in 1964. While at Howard, Faison had initially planned to pursue dentistry. But while there, he worked with director Owen Dodson and saw

690-1135: The food processor and Cuisinarts), Chuck Williams (founder of Williams-Sonoma ), and Gregory Usher (director of l'Ecole de Gastronomie Francaise Ritz-Escoffier in Paris). The 1994 inductees were Jean Anderson , Cecily Brownstone , Narcisse Chamberlain, Ariane Daguin and George Faison , Joel Dean and Giorgio DeLuca , Zack Hanle , Nancy Harmon Jenkins, Elizabeth Schneider , Jeff Smith , and Tim and Nina Zagat . The 1995 inductees were Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill and Topolombampo, Joachim Splichal of Patina, Harold McGee , author of "On Food and Cooking," Daniel Boulud , Milton Glaser , Madhur Jaffrey , and Martha Stewart . The 1996 inductees were Lidia Bastianich , Christopher Kimball , Zelma Long , Nick Malgieri, Danny Meyer , Jean-Jacques Rachou, and Charlie Trotter . The 1997 inductees were cookbook author Flo Braker, culinary historian Barbara Haber , television personality Graham Kerr , winemakers Michael and Timothy Mondavi (sons of Robert Mondavi ), restaurateurs Julian Niccolini and Alex von Bidder (new owners of New York's

720-447: The foundation's West Village townhouse and various locations around the city. Founded during Susan Ungaro's tenure as president of the foundation, the organization hopes to continue attracting younger audiences through these events. The "Oscars of the food world" are held annually to honor exceptional chefs and journalists. The premier Awards gala is held on the first Monday in May and features

750-536: The foundation's finances for unnecessary and undocumented expenses. Pickell later pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny and a $ 1.1 million theft. As a result of the scandal and his indictment by the Attorney General 's Office, the members of the board of the foundation were asked to resign in January 2005. In January 2006, the reconstituted board, under the direction of interim president Edna Morris, initiated

780-614: The next decade. The building, designed by Howard Constable in 1908, was originally home to the Hook and Ladder No. 40 Company. Currently the building features a 350-seat auditorium, a café, dance and rehearsal space, and a recording studio. The official inaugural performance at the Faison Firehouse in Fall 2007 featured guest speaker Maya Angelou , in addition to professional musical theater and dance performances (choreographed/directed by Faison) and

810-414: The organization after being asked to conduct a recount of the 2020 voting when no black awardees were selected for the 23 categories. The 2020 awards were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic and ultimately the foundation decided to not announce any winners and cancel the 2021 awards. According to the committee, these cancellations were a result of the controversy and several attempts by the foundation to alter

840-508: The scandal broke prompting the foundation to take out a $ 2 million mortgage on the Beard home, the only asset. In October 2007, the board announced that Woodrow W. Campbell, senior partner at Debevoise & Plimpton , would be taking over chairmanship of the board after the resignation of Dorothy Cann Hamilton who served since 2005. During her presidency, Susan Ungaro increased the organization's income, tripling it to roughly $ 12 million, with

870-839: The show The Apollo - Just Like Magic (1981) at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. (which re-created the golden age of the Apollo Theater ) and choreographed the world premiere of Harry Partch's Revelation in the Courthouse Park (staged by Jiri Zizka) for the American Music Theater Festival in 1987. In 1989 he conceived and produced the television special, Cosby Salutes Ailiey in celebration of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's thirtieth anniversary. He won an Emmy Award for his choreography in

900-448: The talents of established and emerging chefs. The first such dinner was at the suggestion of Wolfgang Puck in 1987. Puck cooked a dinner to raise money and Kump later established it as a monthly event. Leonard F. Pickell Jr. was nominated as president of the foundation in 1995. In August 2004, shortly before the results of a three-month audit were to be announced, he resigned. He was charged with fraud in late September, having misused

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