Dean of American Cookery. Father of American Cuisine. James Beard collected many nicknames as he paved the way for this country's modern culinary movement. Thanks to a forthcoming feature-length documentary about his extraordinary life and legacy, he's acquired yet another: America's First Foodie.
Featuring interviews with Judith Jones, Ruth Reichl, Jonathan Waxman, and other luminaries, America's First Foodie chronicles Beard's life and enduring influence, from his upbringing in Portland, Oregon, to the chefs whose work embodies the ideals that he pioneered until his death in 1985. Here's a great trailer for the film:
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