The BP Oil Spill: Destroying a Food Tradition
The Gulf's rigs are fishing oases, and locals cook with propane. A famous chef on the eroding bond between oil and food. More »
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John Besh is the James Beard Award-winning chef of Restaurant August and five other restaurants in New Orleans, Louisiana. More
John Besh is a chef and native son dedicated to the culinary riches of southern Louisiana. At each of his six acclaimed restaurants (August, Besh Steak, Lüke, La Provence, American Sector, and Domenica) as well as in his entrepreneurial pursuits, his cookbook (My New Orleans), and his public activities, he celebrates the bounty and traditions of the region.
A former U.S. Marine, Besh has been honored by Food & Wine ("Top 10 Best New Chefs in America"), Gourmet Magazine ("Guide to America's Best Restaurants"), Food Arts (Silver Spoon Award), and the James Beard Foundation (Best Chef - Southeast). John Besh is a frequent guest chef on NBC's Today Show and has appeared on top programs on the Food Network and the Sundance Channel.
The Gulf's rigs are fishing oases, and locals cook with propane. A famous chef on the eroding bond between oil and food. More »
As the oil rig disaster threatens Gulf Coast seafood, an acclaimed Louisiana restaurateur is bracing for the worst More »
