Daniel Protigis Sweep James Beard Award Nomimations

In large families with many children the exceptional ones stand out for their talents. So it is with the protgs of Chef Daniel Bou lud and the Chefs who have proven their artistry, skill and dedication manning the stoves at his three Manhattan rest restaurants: DANIEL, Caf Boulud and DB BISTRO MODERNE. At this yearbs James Beard Foundation Awards, the cO scars of the culinary world, Boulud will look on with pride at the up and coming talents he has nurtured. Alex Lee, Andrew Carmellini, and Jean Fran
ois Bruel, respectively Chefs de Cuisine at DANIEL, Caf Boulud and DB Bistro Moderne are amongst the nominees for cBest Chef New York City and cRising Star Chef of the Year. Alex Lee has worked alongside Boulud since 1991 and has been at the chefbs side since DANIELbs opening in 1993. Carmellini joined Daniel at Caf Boulud in October 1998 for the restaurantbs opening; Jean Fran
ois Bruel joined Boulud in 1996 and worked in the kitchens of both DANIEL and Caf Bo ulud prior to the opening of DB Bistro Moderne in June 2001.
cI feel like a proud father beamed Daniel Boulud when he learned of the nominations of Lee, Carmellini and Bruel. cMy hope is that they will surpass my dreams. In the meantime, he is simply happy to know how much guests are savoring their signature dis hes such as Leebs Seviche of Hamachi Tuna with Honey Tangerines, a Fennel Custard and Baby Basil, Carmellinibs Potato-Leek Ravioli with Black Truffle Coulis and Parmesan or Bruelbs Boeuf En Gele, Foie Gras and Horseradish Cream

On Sunday April 21st, Daniel Boulud and his three Executive Chefs will host gala dinners at DANIEL, Caf Boulud and DB Bi Bistro Moderne to benefit SHARE OUR STRENGTH.

J James Beard Foundation Awards winners will be announced on Monday May 6th 2002.

Alex Lee, Chef de Cuisine at DANIEL, nominated James Beard Foundation cBest Chef NYC 2002

Andrew Carmellini, Chef de Cuisine at Caf Boulud, nominated: James Beard Foundation cBest Chef NYC 2002 and awarded James Beard Foundation cRising Star Chef of the Year 2000
Jean Fran
ois Bruel, Chef de Cuisine at DB BISTRO MODERNE, nominated James Beard Foundation cRising Star Chef of the Year 2002
7and of course, their mentor Daniel Boulud, Chef Owner, awarded James Beard Foundation cBest Chef NYC 1992 and James Beard Foundation cOutstanding Chef of the Year 1994
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Georgette Farkas
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The Dinex Group*
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