Some fantastic news was announced on Friday: In a stunning turn of events, Cocktail Codex won Book of the Year at the James Beard Awards, the big award of the night. This is the first time that a drinks book of any kind has won book of the year in the award's 30-year history. The James Beard awards are the most prestigious prize an American food and drink book can win. Cocktail Codex has been recognized as a pioneering and seminal work on the topic of drink making and cocktail culture.
Sioux Chef honored with James Beard Leadership Award
Sean Sherman is among the five winners of the James Beard Foundation’s ninth Leadership Awards honoring those who are advancing the conversation on sustainability, food justice, and public health. The founder and CEO of the Sioux Chef is being recognized for his efforts to revitalize and promote the indigenous foods and foodways of North America.