Izraelac, Tunižanka i pekar koji zapošljava samo imigrante najbolji su američki chefovi 2017.

U New Yorku su 1. svibnja dodijeljene nagrade fondacije James Beard, najprestižnije gastronomske nagrade u Americi. Bila je to slavljenička večer za restoratera Stephena Starra koji je proglašen najboljim restoraterom, a njegov njujorški restoran Le Coucou, najboljim novim restoranom. Najboljim chefom proglašen je Stephen Starr, čija Starr Restaurants grupa vodi trideset uspješnih restorana i barova među kojima su i neke od najpopularnih američkih adresa Le Coucou, Uplands, Buddakan i Serpico. Nagradu je  konačno dobio i Arnaud’s French 75 bar. Nora Pouillon, osnivačica i chef prvog američkog retsorana s organskim certifikatom Nora u Washingtonu, dobila je nagradu za životno djelo. Najboljim pekarom proglašen je Mark Furstenberg, washingtonska legenda i veliki borac za prava useljenika čija pekara Bread Furst zapošljava gotovo isključivo imigrante. Medije je iznenadila nagrada za najbolji restoran, koju je dobio Topolobampo chefa Ricka Baylessa, jer se očekivalo da će najboljim biti proglašeni njujorški Momofuku Noodle Bar ili Quince is San Francisca. Ovogodišnje nagrade potvrdile su i novi gastronomski uspon New Orleansa i zasigurno će poslužiti kao dobar argument u velikoj američkoj raspravi o imigrantima. Evo tko je dobio najvažnije nagrade James Beard za 2017.

Najbolji Restaurant Topolobampo, Chicago

#Chicago @monteverdechi

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Najbolji chef  Michael Solomonov, Zahav, Philadelphia

Just back from another culinary tour of Israel, a country steeped in food culture that is rooted in the rich and complex heritage of its sons and daughters, Chef talks to @nytimestravel about how he eats his way across this young promised land. "In Search of Israeli Cuisine", the new doc film that takes you on this journey, opens in New York Friday and Philly 3/31. (Link to article in profile) #todaraba #ISOIC #israelicuisine #peacethroughfood

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Najbolje chefove po regijama možete pronaći OVDJE

Najbolji slastičarka Ghaya Oliveira, Daniel, New York

Congratulations @ghayaoliveira on your #JBFA win! Your creativity and determination never cease to impress us. #OutstandingPastryChef

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Najbolji restorater Stephen Starr, grupa Starr Restaurants 

Shooting a documentary about concert promoters at #buddakannyc

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Nagrada fondacije James Beard za životno djelo

Nora Pouillon, Restaurant Nora, Washington, DC

Our #1 tip for navigating #farmersmarkets — Don't be shy!! Ask your #farmers questions! Find out how your #food is grown! #nationalfarmersmarketweek #organics #buylocal #eatlocal #dc #realfood #fresh #healthy #farmersmarket

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Najbolji novi restoran Le Coucou, New York

"Rose isn't reinventing the cuisine; he is revitalizing and adding luster to once-beloved dishes that have become like faded paintings by an Old Master in the Louvre. He can make a hundred-year-old recipe strikingly vibrant. His assistant at Spring, Aurielle Valat, says his gift is making French cuisine joyous and generous—'that's the way he captures French tradition, making it even better than the way you fantasize it. He makes magic.'"- @esquire // link in bio // 📷: @gentlandhyers

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Najbolji pekar Mark Furstenberg, Bread Furst, Washington D.C.

So happy for Mark Furstenburg @breadfurst for receiving the James Beard Award for Baking last night! Well deserved! He was the first to take a chance on Salty Oats years ago at his then bakery, Marvelous Market. When in DC a must visit for his bread. #breadfurst #jamesbeardawards2017 #dcbakery #saltyoats

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Najbolji bar Arnaud’s French 75 Bar, New Orleans

#neworleans #NOLA #arnaudsfrench75 #franksinatraflymetothemoon

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Najbolja posluga Blue Hill at Stone Barns, New York

Najbolji vinski program Canlis, Seattle

Najbolji sommelier/barmen Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton

Nova zvijezda godine Chef Zachary Engel, Shaya, New Orleans

Najbolje uređenje restorana do 75 mjesta Avroko za Single Thread, Healdsburg, CA

Congratulations @avroko for your @beardfoundation #jbfa Design Award. Thank you for so thoughtfully creating our beautiful new home. What an honor and pleasure it has been to work with you. #singlethreadfarms

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Najbolje uređenje restorana s više od  75 mjesta Meyer Davis za St. Cecilia, Atlanta

@stceciliaatl is located in the heart of Buckhead. If you're feeling a little fancy on a Sunday morning and wanna treat yourself to a shopping spree at Saks Fifth Ave and a high-end brunch experience — this is where it's at! #CanopybyYou | @cocobassey

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Posebna nagrada fondacije James Beard America’s Classics 

La Taqueria, San Francisco

Sahadi’s, Brooklyn

Schultz’s Crab House, Maryland

Gioia’s Deli, St. Louis

Bertha’s Kitchen, North Charleston

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