As the chair of the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chefs Committee, I’m happy to congratulate this year’s semifinalists! I love how this list celebrates a wide range of people and places in the restaurant industry. It couldn’t have happened without the hard work and dedication of my fellow committee members! Get the full scoop […]
The American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame Honors “Unsung Black Barbecue Cooks.”
Last weekend, I got to do something very cool. I traveled to the Kansas Speedway where the 42nd American Royal World Series of Barbecue (one of the biggest barbecue contests in the world!) took place. During that event, the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame held its annual induction ceremony. For the first time, the […]
Congratulations to the 2022 Barbecue Hall of Famers!
The American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 class of inductees. The honors go to: · John Markus · Ed Mitchell · Joe Traeger · Lee Ann Whippen · Bobby Mueller (Legacy) · Karen Putman (Legacy) · Adam Scott (Legacy) Also announced was the NEW Impact Award. This year, it goes to “Unsung Black Barbecue Cooks.” Congrats to everyone […]
Black Smoke Nominated for a James Beard Award!
Adrian Miller’s Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue has been nominated for a 2022 James Beard Award for Reference, History, and Scholarship. “It’s a tremendous honor to make the short list for the James Beard Award,” Miller said. “I’m thrilled for the opportunity revive old stories and tell new stories about […]