JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION/PERRIER-JOUËT
RESTAURANT AWARDS
Winners was announced May 5, 1997

FARBERWARE MILLENNIUM COOKWARE OUTSTANDING CHEF AWARD The working chef in America whose career has set national industry standards and who has served as an inspiration to other food professionals. Must have been a working chef for the past five years. - Award winner Thomas Keller The French Laundry 6640 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94559 707-944-2380 Gray Kunz Lespinasse St. Regis Hotel 2 E. 55th Street New York, NY 10022 212-339-6719 Emeril Lagasse Emeril's 800 Tchoupitoulas New Orleans, LA 70130 504-528-9393 Nobu Matsuhisa Matsuhisa 129 N. La Cienga Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 659-9639 and Nobu 105 Hudson St. New York, NY 10013 (212) 219-0500 Charlie Trotter Charlie Trotter's 816 W. Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 312-248-6228 PERRIER OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT AWARD The restaurant in the U.S. that serves as a national standard bearer of consistency of quality and excellence in food, atmosphere and service. Restaurant must have been in operation for the past ten years. Gotham Bar & Grill Owners: Alfred Portale, Jerome Kretchmer and Richard Rathe Chef: Alfred Portale 12 E. 12th Street New York, NY 10003 212-620-4020 Le Bec-Fin Owner: Georges Perrier Chef: Georges Perrier 1523 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-567-1000 Le Bernardin Owner: Maguy Le Coze Chef: Eric Ripert 155 West 51st Street New York, NY 10019 212-489-1515 Masa's Owner: Bill Kimpton Chef: Julian Serrano 648 Bush Street San Francisco, CA 94108 415-989-7154 - Award winner Union Square Cafe Owner: Danny Meyer Chef: Michael Romano 21 E. 16th Street New York, NY 10003 212-243-4020 BEST NEW RESTAURANT AWARD A restaurant opened in 1996 that already displays excellence in food, beverage and service and is likely to make a significant impact in years to come. Lespinasse Owner: ITT Sheraton Corp. Chef: Troy Dupruy 923 16th Street Washington, DC 20006 202-879-6900 Osteria del Circo Owner: Mario, Marco & Mauro Maccioni Chef: Pascal Caillot, Alessandro Giuntoli, Michelle Gilardi 120 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019 212-265-3636 Palace Kitchen Chef/Owner: Tom Douglas 2030 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206-448-2001 - Award winner Rose Pistola Owner: Reed Hearon Chef: Scot Warner 532 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94133 415-399-0499 Spruce Owner: Dan Sachs Chef: Keith Luce 238 East Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-642-3757 PERRIER-JOUËT RISING STAR CHEF OF THE YEAR A chef, age 30 or younger, who displays an impressive talent and who is likely to make a significant industry impact in years to come. Stephan Chiappetti Mango 712 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-337-5440 Anne Kearney Peristyle 1041 Dumaine New Orleans, LA 70116 504-593-9535 - Award winner Michael Mina Aqua 252 California Street San Francisco, CA 94111 415-956-9662 Marcus Samuelsson Aquavit 13 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019 212-307-7311 David Walzog Tapika 950 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-397-3737 CAFÉ DE COLUMBIA OUTSTANDING PASTRY CHEF AWARD A chef or baker who prepares desserts, pastries or breads who serves as a national standard bearer of excellence. Must have been a pastry chef or baker for the past five years. Ann Amernick Cashion's Eat Place 1819 Columbia Road Washington, DC 20009 202-797-1819 Karen Barker Magnolia Grill 1002 Ninth Street Durham, NC 27705 919-286-3609 Bruno Feldeisen Fifty Seven Fifty Seven The Four Seasons Hotel 57 East 57th Street New York, NY 10022 212-758-5757 - Award winner Richard Leach Park Avenue Cafe 100 E. 63rd Street New York, NY 10021 212-644-1900 Amy Scherber Amy's Bread 75 Ninth Avenue New York, NY 10011 (212) 462-4338 PERRIER-JOUËT AMERICA'S BEST CHEFS Chefs who have set new or consistent standards of excellence in their respective regions. Chef may be from any kind of dining establishment and must have been a working chef for at least five years. The three most recent years must have been spent in the region where chef is presently working. CALIFORNIA Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken Border Grill 1445 Fourth Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-451-1655 - Award winner Hubert Keller Fleur de Lys 777 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94109 415-673-7779 Nancy Oakes Boulevard 1 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105 415-543-6084 Cindy Pawlcyn Mustard's Grill 7399 St. Helena Highway Yountville, CA 94558 707-944-2424 Judy Rodgers Zuni Cafe 1658 Market San Francisco, CA 94102 415-552-2522 MID-ATLANTIC Jeffrey Buben Vidalia 1990 M Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 202-659-1990 Yannick Cam Coco Loco 810 Seventh Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-289-0011 Philippe Chin Chanterelles 1312 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-735-7551 - Award winner Susanna Foo Susanna Foo 1512 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19120 215-545-2666 Gérard Pangaud Gérard's Place 915 15th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 202-737-4445 MIDWEST Debbie Gold & Michael Smith An American Restaurant 200 East 25th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 816-426-1133 - Award winner Roland Liccioni Le Francais 269 S. Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling, IL 60090 708-541-7470 Harlan Peterson Tapawingo 9502 Lake Street Ellsworth, MI 49729 616-588-7971 Arun Sampanthavivat Arun 4156 N. Kedzie Avenue Chicago, IL 60618 312-539-1909 Gabino Sotelino Ambria 2300 Lincoln Plaza West Chicago, IL 60614 773-472-5959 Sarah Stegner The Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton 160 E. Pearson Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-266-1000 NEW YORK CITY Lidia Bastianich Felidia Ristorante 243 E. 58th Street New York, NY 10022 212-758-1479 Terrence Brennan Picholine 35 West 64th Street New York, NY 10023 212-724-8585 Tom Colicchio Gramercy Tavern 42 East 20th Street New York, NY 10003 212-477-0777 - Award winner Charles Palmer Aureole 34 East 61st Street New York, NY 10022 212-319-1660 Anne Rosenzweig Arcadia 21 E. 62nd Street New York, NY 10021 212-223-2900 NORTHEAST - Award winner Jody Adams Rialto The Charles Hotel 1 Bennett St. Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-5050 Stan Frankenthaler Salamander Restaurant Carter Ink Building 1 Athenaeum Street Cambridge, MA 02142 617-225-2121 Jean-Louis Gerin Restaurant Jean-Louis 61 Lewis Street Greenwich, CT 06830 203-622-8450 Susan Regis Biba 272 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 617-426-7878 Pat & Bruce Tillinghast New Rivers 7 Steeple Street Providence, RI 02903 401-751-0350 NORTHWEST Sam Choy Sam Choy's 449 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 808-732-8645 and Kailua Kona, HI Jean-Marie Josselin A Pacific Cafe 4937 Alani Place Kapaa Kauai, HI 96746 808-822-0013 - Award winner Jeem Han Lock Wild Ginger 1400 Western Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 206-623-4450 Thierry Rautureau Rover's 2808 E. Madison Street Seattle, WA 98112 206-325-7442 Jerry Traunfeld The Herbfarm 32804 Issaquah- Fall City Road Fall City, WA 98024 206-222-7103 SOUTHEAST Ben Barker Magnolia Grill 1002 Ninth Street Durham, NC 27705 919-286-3609 Frank Brigtsen Brigtsen's 723 Dante Street New Orleans, LA 70118 504-861-7610 Raji Jallepalli Raji 712 W. Brookhaven Circle Memphis, TN 38117 901-685-8723 Louis Osteen Louis' Charleston Grill 224 King Street Charleston, SC 29401 803-577-4522 - Award winner Norman Van Aken Norman's 21 Almeria Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-446-6767 SOUTHWEST Michael Cordua Churrascos 9705 Westheimer Houston, TX 77042 713-952-1988 - Award winner George Mahaffey Restaurant at Little Nell 675 E. Durant Street Aspen, CO 81611 303-920-6330 Robert McGrath Windows on the Green The Phoenician 6000 E. Camelback Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602-423-2530 Roxsand Scocos RoxSand Biltmore Fashion Park 2594 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-381-0444 Alessandro Stratta Mary Elaine's The Phoenician 6000 E. Camelback Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602-423-2530 Janos Wilder Janos 150 N. Main Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 602-884-9426 HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS OUTSTANDING WINE SERVICE AWARD A restaurant that displays and encourages excellence in wine service through a well-presented wine list, knowledgeable staff and efforts to educate customers about wine. Restaurant must have been in operation at least five years. Campanile 624 S. La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 213-938-1447 - Award winner The Four Seasons 99 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10022 212-754-9494 Pacific Edge at The Highland's Inn Highway 1 Carmel, CA 93921 408-624-3801 Patina 5955 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 213-467-1108 Sparks Steak House 210 East 46th Street New York, NY 10022 212-687-4855 HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS OUTSTANDING WINE AND SPIRITS PROFESSIONAL AWARD A winemaker, brewer or spirits professional who has made significant national impact in the wine and spirits industry. Must have been in profession at least five years. - Award winner Zelma Long Simi Winery 16275 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-433-6981 Fritz Maytag Anchor Brewing Co. 1705 Mariposa Street San Francisco, CA 94107 415-863-8350 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate P.O. Box 311 Monkton, MD 21111 410-329-6477 Larry Stone Rubicon 558 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94111 415-434-4100 Helen Turley Turley/Marcassin Vineyards 3358 St. Helena Highway St. Helena, CA 94581 707-963-0940 MASTERCARD OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD A restaurant that demonstrates high standards of hospitality and service. Must have been in operation for the past five years. Charlie Trotter's Chef/Owner: Charlie Trotter 816 W. Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 312-248-6228 Emeril's Chef/Owner: Emeril Lagasse 800 Tchoupitoulas New Orleans, LA 70130 504-528-9393 Fleur de Lys Chef/Owner: Hubert Keller 777 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94109 415-673-7779 - Award winner Inn at Little Washington Owners: Reinhardt Lynch Patrick O'Connell Middle & Main Street Washington, VA 22747 540-675-3800 Lespinasse Owner: ITT Sheraton St. Regis Hotel 2 E. 55th Street New York, NY 10022 212-339-6719 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION & INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT DESIGN For the best restaurant design or renovation since January 1, 1994 Designers: Rachel Crowl, Louis Ulrich, Marianne Wander Design Firm: FFKR Architects Address: 132 Pierpont Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Telephone: 801-521-6186 Project: Metropolitan Address: 173 West Broadway Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Designer: Kevin Dakan, Jim Gauer Design Firm: James Gauer Architect Address: 118 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007 Telephone: 212-587-3266 Project: Senza Nome Address: 1675 Third Avenue New York, NY 10128 - Award winner Designers: Roger Ferris, Richard Munday, Robert Parisot Design Firm: Ferris Architects Address: 90 Post Road East Westport, CT 06880 Telephone: 203-222-4848 Project: Paci Restaurant Address: 96 Station Street Southport, CT 06490 Designers: Niels Guldager, David Rockwell Design Firm: Rockwell Architecture, Planning & Design, P.C. Address: 5 Union Square West New York, NY, 10003 Telephone: 212-463-0334 Project: Tapika Restaurant Address: 950 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10019 Designers: Alex Locadia, Guisi Mastro, Christopher Owles Design Firm: Afuture Company Address: 285 West Broadway New York, NY 10013 Telephone: 212-334-6477 Project: Savannah Address: 433 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION & INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT GRAPHICS For the best restaurant graphics executed since January 1, 1994 Designers: Susanne Connors, Grasse Design Firm: Gyro World Advertising Address: 220 West Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA 19103 Telephone: 215-732-7974 Project: Cafe Republic Address: 2201 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 Designer: Pamela Gaudreault, Keith Jakobsen, Glen Meikle Design Firm: Keith Jakobsen Design Address: 238 West Fifth Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y 1J4 Telephone: 604-873-6888 Project: Ecco Il Pane Address: 2563 West Broadway Vancouver, British Columbia V6K 2E8 - Award winner Designer: Tracy Moon Design Firm: Aerial Address: 58 Federal San Francisco, CA 94107 Telephone: 415-957-9761 Project: Lenox Room Address: 1278 Third Avenue New York, NY 10021 back to 1997 James Beard Foundation Index

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