The American Restaurant Newsletter Header
James Beard Foundation Awards

Make your vote count!
deadline for entries is December 31, 2009

Click here to vote for your favorite chefs, restaurants and wine professionals.


Highly recommended categories:
(and suggested nominees…)




Best Chef Midwest (Debbie Gold)
Twice would be so nice


Outstanding Chef (Debbie Gold)
This one is national, so go for the “Gold”.


Outstanding Pastry Chef (Nick Wesemann)
Let’s get his name out there; he’s one of the best in the biz.


Outstanding Restaurant (The American Restaurant)
It’s our year!


Outstanding Service (The American Restaurant)
Details + Polish + Passion = Our service staff


Outstanding Wine Service
(The American Restaurant)

Best darn wine list and presentation-period.


Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional (Jamie Jamison)
Uses a hands on (all of the Riedel decanters) approach.

Debbie Gold - Executive Chef