2019 James Beard Foundation Media Awards Gala

On Friday, April 26, 2019, the James Beard Foundation hosted its annual Media Awards, dubbed the "Oscars of the food world," at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers. Winners were announced in the Media categories to the nation's top cookbook authors, culinary broadcast producers and hosts, and food industry journalists. Nominees and guests gathered at an exclusive celebration dinner hosted by supermodel, businesswoman and Emmy Award-winning television host Tyra Banks. The ceremony and dinner were followed by a dessert reception with noted Philadelphia pastry chefs, including 2019 Outstanding Baker nominee Tova du Plessis of Essen, Kate Jacoby of Vedge, and Robert Toland of Terrain. The complete list of winners can be viewed here.