Quick Facts
- NAME: James Andrew Beard
- OCCUPATION: Chef, Writer
- BIRTH DATE: May 05, 1903
- DEATH DATE: January 21, 1985
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Portland, Oregon
- PLACE OF DEATH: New York City, New York
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James Beard was a chef and food writer who many consider the father of American-style gourmet cooking.
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Born in 1903, James Beard was a chef and food writer who many consider the father of American-style gourmet cooking. Known for his eccentric personality, Beard brought French cooking to the American middle and upper classes during the 1950s. His foundation gives out annual Beard awards for achievements in various culinary fields.
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