We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of James Beard Award–winning American food writer Josh Ozersky yesterday in Chicago at the age of 47. "Everyone who knew Josh admired his passion for the culinary and literary arts," said James Beard Foundation president Susan Ungaro. "His wise and witty writing had a profound impact on all of us." Ozersky won a James Beard Award in 2008 for his work as founding editor of New York magazine's blog, Grub Street, and was a member of the James Beard Foundation Awards committee. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues.
