The 2009 James Beard Foundation Award winners have been announced. OpenTable congratulates all the honorees, including:
Outstanding Restaurateur Award: Drew Nieporent, Myriad Restaurant Group. Restaurants include Corton, Tribeca Grill, Mai House, and Centrico.
Outstanding Chef Award: Dan Barber. Restaurants include Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns.
Outstanding Restaurant: Jean Georges
Rising Star Chef of the Year: Nate Appleman, A16
Outstanding Wine Service Award: Le Bernardin
Outstanding Service Award: Daniel
Best Chefs in America, Great Lakes: Michael Symon, Lola
Best Chefs in America, Mid-Atlantic: Jose Garces, Amada
Best Chefs in America, Midwest: Tim McKee, La Belle Vie
Best Chefs in America, New York City: Gabriel Kreuther, The Modern
Best Chefs in America, Northwest: Maria Hines, Tilth
Best Chefs in America, Southeast: Mike Lata, FIG
Best Chefs in America, Pacific: Douglas Keane, Cyrus
Outstanding Restaurant Design: The Publican
Outstanding Restaurant Graphics: The Corner Office
Curious as to why these chefs and restaurateurs have been honored? Reserve a table and find out for yourself.