The James Beard Foundation have
announced its annual award nominations for book awards,
journalism, design and graphics, broadcast and media, and
restaurant and chefs. Known as the 'Oscars of the food world', the
ceremonies are spread over two nights with media on May 4th and
restaurants and chefs on May 7th.
For a list of the cookbook nominations see the Eat Your Books List with links to the books. For a complete list of all nominees see the James Beard List.
The Lifetime Achievement will be awarded to Wolfgang Puck and Humanitarian of the Year to Charlie Trotter.