And the winner is...

2011 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards

Best New Restaurant

A restaurant opened in 2010 that already displays excellence in food, beverage, and service and is likely

to have a significant impact on the industry in years to come.

ABC Kitchen

NYC

Chef/Owner: Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Owners: Paulette Cole, ABC Home and Phil Suarez

Outstanding Chef Award

A working chef in America whose career has set national industry standards and who has served as an

inspiration to other food professionals. Candidates must have been working as chefs for at least the past

5 years.

José Andrés

minibar by josé andrés

Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Pastry Chef Award

A chef or baker who prepares desserts, pastries, or breads and who serves as a national standard-bearer

for excellence. Candidates must have been pastry chefs or bakers for at least the past 5 years.

Angela Pinkerton

Eleven Madison Park

NYC

Outstanding Restaurant Award

A restaurant in the United States that serves as a national standard-bearer for consistent quality and

excellence in food, atmosphere, and service. Candidates must have been in operation for at least 10 or

more consecutive years.

Eleven Madison Park

NYC

Owner: Danny Meyer

Outstanding Restaurateur Award

A working restaurateur who sets high national standards in restaurant operations and entrepreneurship.

Candidates must have been in the restaurant business for at least 10 years. Candidates must not have

been nominated for a James Beard Foundation chef award in the past 10 years.

Richard Melman

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises

Chicago

Outstanding Service Award

A restaurant that demonstrates high standards of hospitality and service. Candidates must have been in

operation for at least the past 5 years.

Per Se

NYC

Chef/Owner: Thomas Keller and Laura Cunningham

Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional Award

Presented by Southern Wine & Spirits of New Yo rk

A winemaker, brewer, or spirits professional who has had a significant impact on the wine and spirits

industry nationwide. Candidates must have been in the profession for at least 5 years.

Julian P. Van Winkle, III

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Louisville, KY

Outstanding Wine Service Award

A restaurant that displays and encourages excellence in wine service through a well-presented wine

list, a knowledgeable staff, and efforts to educate customers about wine. Candidates must have been in

operation for at least 5 years.

The Modern

NYC

Wine Director: Belinda Chang

Rising Star Chef of the Year Award

A chef age 30 or younger who displays an impressive talent and who is likely to have a significant impact

on the industry in years to come.

Gabriel Rucker

Le Pigeon

Portland, OR

Full award list: http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2011_JBF_Awards_Winners.pdf