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Eater: 2009 James Beard Awards, Final Nominees Announced

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Chicago. Arun Sampanthavivat Arun’s Chicago. Bruce Sherman North Pond Chicago. Michael Symon Lola Cleveland. Alex Young Zingerman’s Roadhouse Ann Arbor, MI. Best Chef: New York City (Five Boroughs) Michael Anthony Gramercy Tavern …

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The Stew: James Beard Awards yield few Chicago smiles

Monday, September 28th, 2009

… Pastry Chef), L2O (Best New Restaurant), Spiaggia (Outstanding Service), Bin 36 (Outstanding Wine Service) and Koren Grieveson of Avec, Arun Sampanthavivat of Arun’s and Bruce Sherman of North Pond (Best Chef: Great Lakes). …

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Smith, Michael

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Michael Smith Restaurant Michael Smith Kansas City MO http://www.michaelsmithkc.com as taped at The American Restaurant, Kansas City, MO Michael Smith’s degree from the University of Southern Colorado was in psychology. Most chefs and restaurateurs would agree it is the perfect foundation for a career in the culinary business. Smith went from college to Chateau Pyranees [...]

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Clark, Patrick

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Patrick Clark taped at Hay Adams Hotel Washington, D.C. When the Clintons were looking for a new chef for the White House, they set their sights on Patrick Clark, chef at the historic Hay Adams Hotel across Lafayette Square. Clark declined the White House job, explaining, among other reasons, that a government salary was inadequate [...]

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Bartolotta, Paul

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Paul BartolottaRistorante di Mare, Wynn Las Vegastaped at Spiaggia, Chicagohttp://www.wynnlasvegas.com An incredible wealth of experience and his own finely tuned “taste memory” make Paul Bartolotta a formidable force — albeit a pleasant one — behind Spiaggia. Under Bartolotta, Spiaggia has won every major national dining award; Chef Bartolotta was named “Best Chef, Midwest,” by the [...]

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Barbeau, Monique

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Monique Barbeauconsultanttaped at Fullers, Seattle WA When she stepped on board as chef at Fuller’s in Seattle, Monique Andree Barbeau had more than her share of cynics to win over. For starters, there were those who figured no one could replace Caprial Pence, who had taken the restaurant so far before departing for Portland. And [...]

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Yagihashi, Takashi

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

 Takashi YagihashiTributeFarmington Hills MI Takashi Yagihashi has travelled a culinary path that has taken him through some of the finest kitchens in every corner of the world. In 2003 that path led him to the stage at the James Beard Awards, accepting the award as Best Chef, Mid-west. Yagihashi describes his high-concept food as  “contemporary [...]

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Rautureau, Thierry

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Thierry RautureauRover'sSeattle WAhttp://www.rovers-seattle.com Born into a farm family in the Muscadet region of France, Thierry Rautureau grew up in the French countryside, enjoying the freshest foods. Their tastes and aromas became a part of his taste vocabulary as he entered his profession as a 13-year-old apprentice. By the time he was 16 he was working [...]

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Sone, Hiro

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani Terra St. Helena CA http://www.terrarestaurant.com Hiro Sone was quick to honor his wife Lissa Doumani when he made his acceptance speech at the James Beard Awards in April 2003. Crediting her for ‚Äòeverything´ at the restaurant and at home, the chef who was named ‚“Best Chef, California, 2003‚” said, ‚“I [...]

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Doumani, Lissa

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani Terra St. Helena CA http://www.terrarestaurant.com Hiro Sone was quick to honor his wife Lissa Doumani when he made his acceptance speech at the James Beard Awards in April 2003. Crediting her for ‚Äòeverything´ at the restaurant and at home, the chef who was named ‚“Best Chef, California, 2003‚” said, ‚“I [...]

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