Article: Chefs Rick Bayless, Michel Richard receive major Beard food awards

NEW YORK -- Rick Bayless, a chef credited with changing the profile of Mexican food in the U.S., has received one of the top James Beard Foundation Awards. His 20-year-old Chicago restaurant, Frontera Grill, has been named outstanding restaurant for 2007.

It was Bayless' third James Beard Award, considered to be among the most important in the food world. Winners were selected by a committee of their peers and announced at a gala dinner this week at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

Named for the influential American chef, The James Beard Foundation promotes culinary excellence across the United States with awards, scholarships and dining events.

More than 60 foundation awards, including ...

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