Luise Light

Magazine Series

Meat, Green and Deadly Microbes,; Who's Going To Clean Up the Mess

Vegetarian Times Magazine

Journalism

Nominee

1997

Masa's

Outstanding Restaurant

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Le Bec-Fin

Outstanding Restaurant

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Richard Leach

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Park Avenue Cafe

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1997

Sam Gugino

Newspaper Feature Writing without Recipes

Beat the Clock: Inspired Meals in 10 Minutes

The New York Times

Journalism

Nominee

1997

Bruno Feldeisen

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Fifty Seven Fifty Seven, The Four Seasons Hotel

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Palace Kitchen

Best New Restaurant

Seattle, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Candy Sagon

Newspaper Feature Writing without Recipes

The Sweet Life? You Gotta Be a Little Nuts To Be a Pastry Chef

The Washington Post

Journalism

Nominee

1997

Martha Stewart

Best National T.V. Cooking Segment

Martha Stewart Living: "Prime Ribs"

Syndicated

Broadcast Media

Nominee

1997

Lessie Scurry

Newspaper Series

200 Years of the American Cookbook

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Journalism

Nominee

1997

Ferris Architects

Outstanding Restaurant Design

Paci Restaurant

Southport, Connecticut

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1997

Jean Marie Josselin

Best Chefs

A Pacific Cafe

Kapaa Kauai, Hawaii

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Jennifer Trainer Thompson

Vegetarian

Jump Up and Kiss Me

(Ten Speed Press)

Book

Nominee

1997

Amy Scherber

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Amy's Bread

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Julian Niccolini

Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America

New York, New York

Winner

1997

Ann Marshall

Healthy Focus

The World's Heatlhiest Food

(Stewart, Tabori & Chang)

Book

Nominee

1997

Michael J. Cordua

Best Chefs

Churrascos

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Gerald Asher

Magazine Writing on Spirits, Wine & Beer

Wine Journal: Beyond the Wine List

Gourmet

Journalism

Winner

1997

Wanda Tornabene

Italian

La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio

(Alfred A. Knopf)

Book

Winner

1997

Giovanna Tornabene

Italian

La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio

(Alfred A. Knopf)

Book

Winner

1997

Philippe Chin

Best Chefs

Chantarelles

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Nancy Silverton

Baking & Desserts

Nancy Silverton's Bread from The La Brea Bakery: Recipes For The Connoisseur

(Villard)

Book

Nominee

1997

Barbara Durbin

Newspaper Writing on Diet, Nutrition & Health

To Wash or Not to Wash

The Oregonian

Journalism

Winner

1997

Robert Mondavi

Special Occasions

Seasons of the Vineyard

(Simon & Schuster)

Book

Winner

1997

Burt Wolf

Special Occasions

Gatherings and Celebrations: History, Folklore, Rituals and Recipes for the Occasions that Bring People Together

(Doubleday)

Book

Nominee

1997

Burt Wolf

Best T.V. Food Journalism

A Taste For Travel-Three Glorious Days at the Hospices des Beaune

The Travel Channel

Broadcast Media

Nominee

1997

Michael Smith

Best Chefs

The American Restaurant

Kansas City, Missouri

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Michele Evans

Italian

La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio

(Alfred A. Knopf)

Book

Winner

1997

Susan Regis

Best Chefs

Biba

Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Michelle Huneven

M.F.K. Fisher Distinguished Writing Award

Slave of the Great Fava

Los Angeles Times

Journalism

Nominee

1997

W. Park Kerr

Best Local Television Cooking Show

Let's Get Cooking

KVIA, El Paso , TX

Broadcast Media

Nominee

1997

R. Michael Mondavi

Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America

Napa, California

Winner

1997

Larry Forgione

Food of The Americas

An American Place

(William Morrow & Co., Inc.)

Book

Winner

1997

Michele Anna Jordon

Magazine Feature without Recipes

Serving Werner Herzog's Shoe

San Francisco Focus

Journalism

Winner

1997

Alan Richman

Magazine Restaurant Review or Critique

GQ

Journalism

Winner

1997

Ferris Architects

Outstanding Restaurant Design

Paci Restaurant

Southport, Connecticut

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1997

David Shaw

Magazine Feature without Recipes

Star-Grazing

Conde Nast Traveler

Journalism

Nominee

1997

David Shaw

Newspaper Writing on Spirits, Wine & Beer

99 Bottles of Wine on the Block. 99 Bottles of Wine-- Take One Down, Sell it Around, 98 Bottles of Wine on the Block

Los Angeles Times Magazine

Journalism

Winner

1997

James Peterson

Single Subject

Fish and Shellfish

(William Morrow and Co.)

Book

Nominee

1997

Alexis Terry

Food of The Americas

Savannah Seasons: Food and Stories From Elizabeth on 37th

(Doubleday)

Book

Nominee

1997

Alan Richman

M.F.K. Fisher Distinguished Writing Award

As Long as There's a Moishe's, There'll Always Be a Montreal

GQ

Journalism

Winner

1997

Anne Mendelson

Magazine Series

The Cookbook Shelf

Gourmet Magazine

Journalism

Nominee

1997

Anne Mendelson

Writing on Food

Stand Facing the Stove: The Story of the Women who Gave America the Joy of Cooking

(Holt)

Book

Nominee

1997

Helen M. Turley

Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional

Turley/Marcassin Vineyards

St. Helena, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Jeffrey A. Buben

Best Chefs

Vidalia

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Michael Mina

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Aqua

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1997

Caroline Bates

Magazine Feature with Recipes

Italy's Piedmont: Wine Roads and White Truffles

Gourmet

Journalism

Nominee

1997

Caroline Bates

Magazine Restaurant Review or Critique

Gourmet

Journalism

Nominee

1997

Ben Barker

Best Chefs

Magnolia Grill

Durham, North Carolina

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Le Bernardin

Outstanding Restaurant

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Nancy Oakes

Best Chefs

Boulevard

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

The Moosewood Collective

Special Occasions

Moosewood Cooks for a Crowd: Recipes with a Vegetarian Emphasis For 24 or More

(Wiley)

Book

Nominee

1997

Fritz Maytag

Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional

Anchor Brewing Co.

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Carole Sugarman

Newspaper Feature Writing with Recipes

The Crazy Tales of Washington's Cookie Kooks

The Washington Post

Journalism

Nominee

1997

Good Eating

Best Local Television Cooking Show

Good Eating

CLTV, Oak Brook, IL

Broadcast Media

Winner

1997

Judy Rodgers

Best Chefs

Zuni Cafe

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Steve Chiappetti

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Mango

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1997

Laurann Claridge

Best Radio Show

Food Talk with Laurann Claridge

KPRC, Houston, TX

Broadcast Media

Winner

1997

The Moosewood Collective

Healthy Focus

Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites

(Clarkson Potter)

Book

Winner

1997

Beatrice Ojakangas

Healthy Focus

Beatrice Ojakangas' Light and Easy Baking

(Clarkson Potter)

Book

Nominee

1997

Kristin Eddy

Newspaper Series

200 Years of the American Cookbook

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Journalism

Nominee

1997

Lynda Barry

M.F.K. Fisher Distinguished Writing Award

Pork Memories

Los Angeles Times

Journalism

Nominee

1996

Ogawa/Depardon Architects

Outstanding Restaurant Design

Bar 89

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1996

Daniel P. Puzo

Newspaper Writing on Diet, Nutrition & Health

A Food Safety Primer

Los Angeles Times

Journalism

Nominee

1996

Kaspar Donier

Best Chefs

Kaspar's

Seattle, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Commander's Palace

Outstanding Restaurant

New Orleans, Louisiana

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1996

Lidia Bastianich

Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America

New York, New York

Winner

1996

Valentino

Outstanding Service

Santa Monica, California

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1996

Peter Kump

Lifetime Achievement

New York, New York

Winner

1996

Lidia Bastianich

Best Chefs

Felidia

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

John Ash

General

From the Earth to the Table: John Ash's Wine Country Cuisine

(Dutton)

Book

Nominee

1996

Terry O Communications Inc.

Outstanding Restaurant Graphics

Lai Wah Heen

Toronto

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Jean-Jacques Rachou

Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America

New York, New York

Winner

1996

Betelnut

Best New Restaurant

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Christopher Schlesinger

Best Chefs

East Coast Grill/Blue Room

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1996

Gotham Bar and Grill

Outstanding Restaurant

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Russ Parsons

Newspaper News Reporting

Artichokes: Spanning the Globe

Los Angeles Times

Journalism

Nominee

1996

Seasonings

Best Radio Show

Seasonings

National Public Radio

Broadcast Media

Winner

1996

Turett Collaborative Architects

Outstanding Restaurant Design

The Market at Newport

Jersey City, New Jersey

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Jeffrey A. Buben

Best Chefs

Vidalia

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Canoe

Best New Restaurant

Atlanta, Georgia

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Betelnut

Best New Restaurant

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Eric Ripert

Best Chefs

Le Bernardin

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Best Chefs

JoJo

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1996

Charlie Trotter's

Outstanding Service

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Victor Cordes

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Patina

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs

Best National Television Cooking Show

In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs

MPTV, Owings Mills, MD

Broadcast Media

Winner

1996

Susan Regis

Best Chefs

Biba

Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Laura Yee

Newspaper Series

Family Nutrition Series

The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH

Journalism

Nominee

1996

Mark Peel

Best Chefs

Campanile

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Brasserie Jo

Best New Restaurant

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1996

Richard Olney

Wine & Spirits

Romanee-Conti: The World's Most Fabled Wine

(Rizzoli)

Book

Nominee

1996

Yan Can Cook: The Best of China

Best T.V. Food Journalism

Yan Can Cook: The Best of China

KQED, San Francisco, CA

Broadcast Media

Winner

1996

George Mahaffey

Best Chefs

Restaurant at Little Nell

Aspen, Colorado

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Christina Waters

Newspaper Writing on Spirits, Wine & Beer

Waiting for Merlot

The Sonoma County Independent

Journalism

Nominee

1996

Ben Giliberti

Magazine Writing on Spirits, Wine & Beer

The Rhone

Wine & Spirits

Journalism

Nominee

1996

Jim Fobel

General

Jim Fobel's Big Flavors

(Clarkson Potter)

Book

Winner

1996

Lydia Shire

Outstanding Chef

Biba/Pignoli

Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

1996

Jamie Davies

Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional

Schramsberg Vineyards

Calistoga, California

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

1996

John Potthast

Best T.V. Food Journalism

Country Inn Cooking with Gail Greco

MPTV, Owings Mills, MD

Broadcast Media

Nominee

1996