Awards
- James Beard Foundation “Best Chef Midwest” 1993
- JBF Awards Gala Reception Featured Chef 2003
- JBF Celebrity Chef Dinner Series 2003
- Esquire Magazine “Best New Restaurants of Year” 1988
- Hourly Detroit “Restaurant of the Year” 1995
- Gourmet Magazine “America’s Best Restaurants” 2000
- Gourmet Magazine “Chefs Across America” 1994
- Restaurant Hospitality Magazine “Best Under Sun Top Innovators” 1991
- Playboy Magazine “Best Restaurant in Town” 1992
- Restaurants & Institutions “Top Concept Creators” 1994
- Style Magazine “Style Maker Award” 2005
- American Academy of Achievement 1989
- Craig Claiborne’s Monte Carlo World Chef Gala 1990
- Detroit News “Humanitarian Hero Award” 1993
- State of Michigan Governors “ Humanitarian Award” 1994
- DIRONA Award
- Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
- Esquire Magazine “Best New Restaurants of Year” 1992 Cocina del Sol
- Bon Appetit “Hot New Restaurants” 1993 Buster’s Bay
- Bon Appetit “Rising Stars Americas Best New Restaurants” 1994 Stelline
Photos and Articles
Bon Appetit Rattlesnake Detroit
Gourmet Magazine Best Restaurants
Hour Detroit Restaurant of the Year
Style Magazine Style Maker Award
Craig Claiborne’s Monte Carlo World Chef Gala
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Bon Appetit The Best of the Year – Buster’s Bay 1993
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Bon Appetit Rising Stars of America’s Best New Restaurants – Stelline 1994
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