From
Devra First of the Boston Globe: Michael and Ariane Batterberry, the folks who started both Food &
Wine and Food Arts magazines, have been named winners of the 2010 James
Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is given to
those "whose lifetime body of work has had a positive and long-lasting
impact on the way we eat, cook, and/or think about food in America."
“Ariane
and Michael, who were close friends of James Beard, have made landmark
contributions to both the publishing and culinary worlds," says Susan
Ungaro, president of the James Beard Foundation. "Everyone in our
industry has read and been inspired by their work over the years. They
are true pioneers and we look forward to following their careers for
many years to come.”