James Beard Foundation announces 2008 James Beard Awards
June 9th, 2008 at 2:38pm |
Considered by many to be the “Oscars” of the food industry, the James Beard Awards were announced last night in a ceremony held at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall:
OUTSTANDING RESTAURATEUR
Joe Bastianich/Mario Batali
Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca, NYC
OUTSTANDING CHEF
Grant Achatz
Alinea, Chicago
OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT
Gramercy Tavern, NYC
Owner: Danny Meyer
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Central Michel Richard, Washington, DC
Chef/Owner: Michel Richard
RISING STAR CHEF OF […]
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Mark C. Tafoya is a personal chef in New York City. He is also a world traveler and self-taught gourmand. He is a graduate of Yale University, worked as an actor for 10 years, both On and Off Broadway, and in independent films. His love of travel and food has taken him around the world. He hopes to share his love of world cuisine with you!
