Accolades & Accomplishments 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 Café 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