And Here's What People Ate at the James Beard Awards

Lauren Shockey Egg-ceptional Virtual Eggs, from Michel Richard
Everyone knows that the real point of the James Beard Awards is to eat and drink a ton of free food and booze during the gala tasting. That, and to go to the after-parties and see chefs spraying crowds with jeroboams of champagne. This year's awards theme was "The Melting Pot," which supposedly translated to internationally focused food at the tasting. Did that notion come through? Take a peek at some of the dishes served and see for yourself.

Lauren Shockey Fermin Jamón Ibérico de Bellota with American Caviar, from José Andrés

Lauren Shockey Korean Bean-Paste-Cured and Cold-Smoked Walu with Fennel Kimchi, from Rachel Yang

Lauren Shockey Lamb Kubbeh Nayeh with Traditional Garnishes, from Sameh Wadi




























