Beard Predictions: Best Chef, Pacific Region
Though Kinch has been nominated before, and Fox is certainly a dark horse, we're calling it for Michael Tusk.
By Jay Barmann and Hadley TomickiThough Kinch has been nominated before, and Fox is certainly a dark horse, we're calling it for Michael Tusk.
By Jay Barmann and Hadley TomickiThe gang was all on hand yesterday, having a group dinner at Jonathan Waxman's meatpacking district home.
By Jay BarmannThe best chef award for the Great Lake region features four Chicago chefs.
By Nick KindelspergerWill it be Michael Anthony, Wylie Dufresne, Gabrielle Hamilton, Daniel Humm, or Michael White?
By Daniel MaurerWe think Tony Maws is going to have a pretty good night.
By Leila Cohan-MiccioWill it be Timothy Hollingsworth, Johnny Monis, Gregory Pugin, Gabriel Rucker, or Sue Zemanick?
By Grub StreetThe James Beard Media Awards allowed some Chicago journalists to do their worst in the Big Apple.
By Nick KindelspergerWill it be Babbo, Boulevard, Daniel, Highlands Bar & Grill, or Spiaggia?
By Grub StreetWill it be Bibou, Flour + Water, Frances, Locanda Verde, Marea, or RN74?
By Grub StreetBig wins for Ed Levine and the cookbook of the year.
By Aileen GallagherMark Peel, Gordon Ramsay, and Suzanne Tracht sound off on L.A.'s lack of accolades and involvement in the James Beard Awards.
By Hadley TomickiJames Bear-winning Yuca's loses by 18 in the final round of Taco Madness.
By Hadley TomickiMay 2 could be a good night for Keith McNally.
By Sam DangremondThe Bouchon chef thinks New Yorkers and Californians are similar, while an Oklahoma bartender goes to jail for his messy handling of a noise complaint.
Plus: Whoopie Pies in Great Britain, homegrown mushrooms, and the James Beard Awards make it on Jeopardy.
The tide turns against McDonald's mascot while a fashion icon turns his affections towards cheesecake.
L.A. finds only a few nominees on the James Beard Award finalist list.
By Hadley TomickiSan Francisco got beat out L.A. in the Best Chef: Pacific category with three out of the five finalists, and Boulevard lands in the Outstanding Restaurant category.
By Jay BarmannA complete list of Chicago-area Beard nominees.
By Helen RosnerWho made the cut from Philly?
By Kirsten Henri