The <a href="http://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/2015-james-beard-award-winners" target="_blank" target="_blank">James Beard Awards</a>, which honors outstanding work in the American food and beverage industry, were handed out Monday night in Chicago. Restauranteur Markus Glocker, right, of Batard NYC, took home the medal for best new restaurant. Browse through the gallery for more winners and attendees.
The James Beard Awards, which honors outstanding work in the American food and beverage industry, were handed out Monday night in Chicago. Restauranteur Markus Glocker, right, of Batard NYC, took home the medal for best new restaurant. Browse through the gallery for more winners and attendees.
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Chef Michael Anthony of New York's Gramercy Tavern was named outstanding chef of the year.
Chef Michael Anthony of New York's Gramercy Tavern was named outstanding chef of the year.
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Chef Jessica Largey of Manresa restaurant in Los Gatos, California, took home a medal for rising star chef of the year.
Chef Jessica Largey of Manresa restaurant in Los Gatos, California, took home a medal for rising star chef of the year.
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Chef Michel Nischan received the 2015 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year award. Nischan was recognized for being a "trailblazer of the sustainable food movement" through his work with advocacy groups Chefs Action Network and Wholesome Wave.
Chef Michel Nischan received the 2015 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year award. Nischan was recognized for being a "trailblazer of the sustainable food movement" through his work with advocacy groups Chefs Action Network and Wholesome Wave.
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Chef Rick Bayless attends the 2015 James Beard Awards at Chicago's Lyric Opera on Monday. Bayless was named outstanding chef in 2005 and his restaurant, Topolobampo, was recognized for outstanding service in 2011.
Chef Rick Bayless attends the 2015 James Beard Awards at Chicago's Lyric Opera on Monday. Bayless was named outstanding chef in 2005 and his restaurant, Topolobampo, was recognized for outstanding service in 2011.
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