THE JAMES BEARD AWARDS
THE 2002 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARD SPONSORS
*Sponsors marked with an asterisk are also James Beard House Purveyors
AWARD SPONSORS
All-Clad Metalcrafters*is widely admired and sought after by top restaurant chefs and serious home cooks who desire premium-quality equipment to enhance their cooking experience. In addition to six collections of bonded cookware, All-Clad offers professional-quality bonded bakeware, kitchen tools, tea kettles and other accessories. Headquarters: 424 Morganza Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317. For further information, call 1-800-ALL-CLAD or visit www.allclad.com.
American Express has for more than 30 years assisted in efforts to enhance the growth of the restaurant industry by creating and implementing programs designed to benefit restaurateurs. American Express also supports the restaurant community through sponsorship and commitments to a diverse range of industry organizations and initiatives, and has also created a special section on its web site dedicated to providing information that can help restaurateurs grow their businesses. Address: World Financial Center, New York, NY 10285-3506. www.americanexpress.com/merchant.
Avero, Inc., formerly RestaurantTrade, develops Web-based software applications that streamline the back-office operations of hospitality businesses to deliver powerful analytical and data reporting solutions. Avero Slingshot, the company's reporting software, integrates with point-of-sale (POS) systems and converts existing raw data from daily operations into user-friendly reports that improve operational efficiency and increase corporate profitability. The Avero vision of the future is that all hospitality businesses have the tools necessary to succeed at their disposal. Consistent with this vision, we are committed to supporting schools, organizations, and partnerships that promote educational opportunities and support for members of the hospitality community. For more information, please visit www.averoinc.com, or call 1-888-840-5672. Address: 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.
Bertolli Olive Oil * is the leading olive oil brand in the industry and is recognized around the world. Born in the Tuscan hills of Italy more than 135 years ago, Bertolli’s heritage of unsurpassed quality has never been compromised, so your dishes don’t have to be either. Address: Bertolli USA, 300 Harmon Meadow Blvd., Secaucus, NJ 07094. www.bertolli.com
D’Artagnan Cervena®* Cervena Natural Tender Venison from New Zealand is one of the many products featured at D’Artagnan. Founded in 1985 by Ariane Daguin and George Faison, D’Artagnan is also the leading purveyor of foie gras, organic poultry & meats, charcuterie, mushroom & truffles, and fresh game. D’Artagnan, 280 Wilson Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07105. For further information about D’Artagnan, please call 1-800-dartagn or visit www.dartagnan.com. For additional information about Cervena Venison, please call 1-800-877-1187 or visit www.cervena.com.
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Gallo of Sonoma. At the Gallo of Sonoma Winery, winemaker Gina Gallo and her brother Matt, winery director, have created internationally acclaimed, award winning wines by combining the best grapes from Sonoma, America's premier wine-growing region, with 3 generations of knowledge and passion for winemaking. Gallo of Somona’s guiding principle remains the same as it was for its founders: make each vintage better than the last. Recent awards include: three-time "Winery of the Year" San Francisco International Wine Competition (1996, 1998, 2001) and two-time International Winery of the year, Vinitaly International Wine Competition (1998, 2001). Address: Gallo of Sonoma -New Generation- World Class
Gallo of Sonoma Winery, 3387 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448. www.gallosonoma.com.
Hudson Valley Foie Gras* is a grower of the Moulard Duck from which Foie Gras is produced.The company’s facility is unique in that all the stages of production, from breeding to packaging, exist in one location. Founded in 1989 by Michael Ginor and Izzy Yanay, the company currently distributes nationwide through gourmet and specialty food distributors. Hudson Valley Foie Gras has received international critical acclaim as the premier producers of Foie Gras and Moulard Duck products. Hudson Valley Foie Gras, 80 Brooks Road, Ferndale, NY 12734. E-mail . Website: www.hudsonvalleyfoiegras.com.
illy caffè North America, Inc.* is the subsidiary and importer of illycaffè S.P.A., founded in 1933 in Trieste, Italy. Illycaffè produces a unique single blend of gourmet coffee for both brewed and espresso preparation made from 100% high quality Arabica beans, which is tailor-packaged in pressurized containers for sale to restaurants, cafes, homes and offices. illy caffè North America, Inc., 200 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY 10523. For more information, please call 914-784-0500 or visit www.illy.com.
KitchenAid*. Since the introduction of its classic stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legendary performance of these icons to create a complete line of beautifully designed products for the kitchen and home. From countertop appliances to cookware and cutlery, ranges to refrigerators, and washing machines to wine cellars, KitchenAid is committed to enabling professional quality results, in and out of the kitchen. Address: 750 Monte Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. www.kitchenaid.com
S.Pellegrino* is the number one sparkling water in American restaurants. Lightly carbonated, it naturally contains 14 minerals the body needs and is an excellent source of calcium. S.Pellegrinois a part of The Perrier Group, which has a portfolio of premium spring water brands including Perrier, Acqua Panna and Vittel, as well as the regional waters Poland Spring, Calistoga, Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Ozarka and Zephyrhills.All brands are supported by a full array of marketing tools and as well as a deep commitment to the needs of the foodservice industry. Address: 777 West Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830. www.perriergroup.com.
Sub-Zero Freezer Company, Inc. has been the industry leader for built-in home refrigeration for more than 55 years. From their classic 600 Series to the innovative point-of-use refrigerators of the 700 Series to its outstanding line of wine storage equipment, Sub-Zero's product line provides unparalleled quality and workmanship. Address: Sub-Zero Freezer Company, Inc., 4717 Hammersley Road, Madison, WI 53711. Tel: 800.444.7820. Visit www.subzero.com.
Viking Range Corporation, the originator of commercial-type appliances for the home, is the only manufacturer to offer two distinctive, complete lines of ultra-premium appliances. The Viking Professional Series, the foremost name in the premium appliance market, provides the only complete line of professional-style appliances available for luxury kitchens. The award-winning Designer Series brings a new dimension to the Viking line, adding sleek curves and contemporary aesthetics to the full Viking kitchen. Viking Range Corporation, 111 Front Street, Greenwood, MS 38930. Tel: 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or 662-455-1200. Visit www.vikingrange.com.
EVENT SPONSORS
Bindi is an Italian dessert manufacturer selling to the foodservice industry. The wide product variety includes cakes, mousses, fruit tarts, gelato, sorbet, single-portions, dessert sauces, pastry cookies, and croissants. Bindi’s consistently high quality products come from 55 years of experience. In the United States, Bindi is available across the country. Headquarters: Bindi Dessert Service, Inc., 405 Minnisink Road, Totowa, NJ 07512. Tel: 1-800-88-BINDI (1-800-882-4634) or (973) 812-8118 - Fax: (973) 812-5020.
Chefwear. Since Chefwear’s 1990 inception, the company’s innovative approach has continued to revolutionize the way chefs and restaurateurs dress. Today, Chefwear offers a complete line of culinary apparel designed to meet the needs of chefs in the restaurant and hospitality industries as well as the avid recreational cook. In addition to pants, and jackets, Chefwear’s innovative products include overalls, , hats, aprons, and shoes. Custom orders, special embroidery patterns and fabric designs are available to chefs who want to personalize “The Look That Cooks ™.” Chefwear products are available to professional and non-professional cooks by calling 1-800-LOVCHEF (1-800-568-2433) for a free catalog, visiting www.chefwear.com or shopping at participating gourmet retail outlets. Address: 3111 North Knox, Chicago, IL 60641.
Kobrand Corporation, family-owned importer and marketer of fine wines and spirits represents a premium portfolio including: Alizé, Cakebread Cellars, Castello del Terriccio, Domaine Carneros, Foley, Lincourt Vineyards, Maison Louis Jadot, Michele Chiarlo, St. Francis Winery and Vineyards, Sequoia Grove, Tenuta San Guido-Sassicaia, Croft, Delaforce, Fonseca and Taylor Fladgate Ports and Champagne Taittinger.Address: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016. www.kobrandwines.com.
CHAMPAGNE TAITTINGER is one of the last remaining family-owned and operated champagne houses recognized worldwide for producing some of the finest champagnes available. Taittinger Brut La Francaise is the standard-bearer of the Taittinger portfolio, conceived by the visionary Pierre Taittinger in the years following the Second World War when he began to emphasize subtle, elegant and natural tastes over the heavily dosed, sweet style of the champagne of that period. Elegantly structured and delicately fruited, with distinctive, toasty notes, Taittinger Brut La Française is a champagne for discriminating tastes.
The Long Island Wine Council is an industry association dedicated to achieving recognition for Long Island as a premium wine producing region. Its role is to provide a coordinated effort for the promotion and development of the region's wine industry. Ten of the Council's 22 member wineries will be presenting their wines on May 6 - Bedell Cellars, Castello di Borghese/Hargrave Vineyard, Corey Creek Vineyards, Lieb Family Cellars, Martha Clara Vineyards, Osprey's Dominion Vineyards, Palmer Vineyards, Peconic Bay Winery, Raphael and Schneider Vineyards. Address: P.O. Box 74, Peconic, NY 11958 PHONE: 631-477-8493. www.liwines.com
McCormick® Gourmet Collection™
McCormickÒ Gourmet CollectionÔ Premium Herbs, Spices & Blends provides an exotic flavor adventure in every bottle. Working with native growers, we harvest only the finest quality herbs and spices in the world. McCormick Gourmet Collection offers a full line of 107 items including exciting ethnic flavors such as chipotle and ancho chile peppers, wasabi powder, lemon grass, garam masala, and red curry powder. The McCormick Gourmet Collection is available at grocery stores nationwide. For more information, visit www.mccormick.com or call 1-800-MEAL TIP (1-800-632-5847).
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association* Initiated in 1898, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is the marketing organization and trade association for America's one million cattle farmers and ranchers. With offices in Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C., NCBA is a consumer-focused, producer-directed organization representing the largest segment of the nation's food and fiber industry. NCBA works to achieve the vision: "A dynamic and profitable beef industry, which concentrates resources around a unified plan, consistently meets global consumer needs and increases demand.” Address: Denver Offices, 9110 East Nichols Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112 PHONE: 303-694-0305. www.beef.org