May 25, 2015

CIA Alumni Win James Beard Awards

James Beard

Congratulations to the James Beard Award winners! Established in 1990, the James Beard Awards are the Oscars of the food world. The following CIA alumni earned awards this year:

Chef & Restaurant Awards:

  • Andrew Chabot ’02, Outstanding Service: The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN
  • Rajat Parr ’96, Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional
  • Alon Shaya ’99, Best Chef: South
  • Stuart Brioza ’98, Best Chef: West

The Book, Broadcast, and Journalism Awards:

  • Nicolaus Balla ’02, Cookbook: Cooking from a Professional Point of View (Bar Tartine: Techniques & Recipes)
  • Anthony Bourdain ’78, Best Television Program, On Location (The Mind of a Chef)

View the complete list of winners.