Almost since the James Beard Awards began in 1990, this highly recognized culinary achievement has been considered the “Oscars of the food world,” and rightly so. Over 8,000 dining establishments and their chefs compete for only 25 nominating positions every year to celebrate and honor leaders who are making America’s food culture more delicious.
It is very much a big deal, but not because one restaurant’s signature dish has reached unimaginable culinary heights. The Beard Award is really recognizing those very special individuals and establishments who walk in James Beard’s footsteps by making their kitchens diverse and sustainable from the guest to the dishwasher.
Harley Peet is among those 25 who got the tap on the shoulder as a finalist last month. The executive chef for Easton’s Bas Rouge and all of Bluepoint Hospitality‘s growing dining establishments, Harley joined the Spy last week for a long-form conversation about the Beard Award nomination as well as his own culinary journey to the Mid-Shore after growing up on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
This video is approximately 11 minutes in length. For more information about Bas Rouge please go here.
Kay Perkins says
Absolutely, phenomenal! Bas Rouge always a favorite of mine – and friends! Congratulations, Chef Harley Peet on the prestigious award. Also love the Ward Room, Patisserie and all the rest.
Paul Prager is a genius, and we know what we’re getting when we visit any/all of his 1st Class hospitality establishments. Great interview!
Craig Fuller says
Delightful to hear directly from the person who delivers excellence every day in the Blue Point Hospitality properties. Harley Peet has been at the heart of this effort from the beginning and this remarkable interview should enlighten all of us about how a vision has evolved. Thanks, Chef Harley for sharing your history and approach with all of us in the community!
Patti Wells says
What an impressive interview! Not only a phenomenal chef but obviously a stellar person. Bluepoint Hospitality has been a lovely gift to Easton. Congratulations!