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EPISODE · Jan 4, 2022 · 55 MIN

Exploring the James Beard Foundation

from The Vollrath Feed · host Kris Moon, Justin Pehrson, Chef Rich Rupp, Nate Woelfel

Timestamps 0:51 – A different type of guest today 2:49 – The ups and downs of winning major awards 6:38 – Chef Rich’s connection to the James Beard House 7:38 – Kris Moon joins the show 8:04 – Background on the James Beard Foundation 13:23 – Becoming the barometer 17:15 – The evolving definition of excellence 21:01 – The James Beard Award nomination process 24:09 – Programs and initiatives 32:51 – Kris’ winding path 37:59 – Is the James Beard House haunted? 41:08 – Managing winning a James Beard Award 47:38 – The evolution of Kris’ palate 51:27 – Kris’ inspirational quote 53:11 – Nate’s Notes 54:58 – Outro

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Nearly everyone in the world of foodservice is familiar with the James Beard Award. But there is so much more to the James Beard Foundation than that. Kris Moon, president and COO at the James Beard Foundation, joins the show to discuss the foundation’s mission, the James Beard House, and defining culinary excellence.

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