James Shaves His Beard Tonight at Lincoln Center

The annual James Beard Awards are being held tonight at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center.  The awards highlight North America's gastronomic elite, and from upcoming chefs to restaurant of the year, you can follow the awards in real time via the JBF blog.

In honor of the foundation's 25 years, the Empire State Building will be lit up with orange and yellow lights tonight.

Here's a recap of the JBF Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards that took place Friday.  Congrats to Gabrielle Hamiliton for winning the Writing and Literature award for her excellent memoir Blood, Bones, and Butter.