Accolades & Accomplishments
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
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