James Beard Award Semi-finalist, 2010

James Beard Award Semi-finalist, 2009

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, 2008

Best New Restaurant locally owned, Ingram's Best of Business, 2008

Best New Restaurant KC Magazine 2008

James Beard Award Nominations for "Best Chef Midwest" 1997, 1998, 1999

James Beard Award 1999 "Best Chef Midwest"

James Beard Award 2002 "Best Restaurant Graphics" - 40 Sardines

James Beard Award Nomination 2002 "Best New Restaurant" - 40 Sardines

Nation's Restaurant News - Fine Dining Hall of Fame - The American Restaurant

Restaurant Hospitality Magazine "Best Kids Menu in America" - Crayola Cafe

Esquire Magazine "Top 20 New Restaurants in America 2002" - 40 Sardines

Ingram's Magazine 2006 Kansas City's 100 Fastest Growing Companies - 40 Sardines

Featured Chefs in National Publications:
Wine Spectator, Robb Report, Midwest Living, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Town & Country

Wine Spectator - Award of Excellence, 40 Sardines 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Guest Chefs at Finale Gala Dinner - 2002 Winter Olympics, Utah

Creative Menu Consultant and Partner in SPIN Pizza

Participated in National Advertising Campaigns for: Grey Poupon, Kikkoman and Vita Prep Blenders