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> Media Awards

2009 James Beard Foundation Awards

Awards Ceremony Co-hosts

 

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Parking at Lincoln Center

Garage Entrances:
Westbound: 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues
Eastbound: 65th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues

Directions to Lincoln Center

By Car:
From Long Island
Take the Long Island Expressway to the Midtown Tunnel. Follow signs for Uptown/West Side and head crosstown on 34th Street to 8th Avenue. Turn right onto 8th Avenue and proceed to 59th Street. Turn right onto Columbus Circle, making another right onto Broadway. Take Broadway to West 62nd Street and turn left. Cross Columbus Avenue. The Lincoln Center parking garage entrance is on the north (right) side of the street.

From Southern New Jersey
Take the Lincoln Tunnel and exit on the left going towards 40th Street and North. Turn left onto West 42nd Street, then turn right onto 10th Avenue, continuing all the way to 65th Street. Turn right onto West 65th Street. The Lincoln Center parking garage entrance is on the south (right) side of the street.

From the Holland Tunnel follow signs for Exit 1 (Uptown and Canal Street) and follow Laight Street to the West Side Highway. Follow to 56th Street, staying to the right after 42nd Street. Turn right onto West 56th Street. Turn left onto 11th Avenue and then right on West 65th Street. Cross Amsterdam Avenue. The Lincoln Center parking garage entrance is on the north (right) side of the street.

From Northern New Jersey
Take I-95 North/US-9 North/US 1 North. This becomes I-95 North/Upper Level George Washington Bridge/US-9. Take the Henry Hudson Parkway/178th Street exit. Follow signs to the Henry Hudson Parkway South/West Side Highway. Merge onto Henry Hudson Parkway South. Take the West 79th Street (Boat Basin) exit. Follow the circle and exit onto 79th street. Turn right onto West End Avenue, heading south. Turn left onto 65th Street. Cross over Amsterdam Avenue, continuing on 65th Street. The Lincoln Center parking garage entrance is on the south (right) side of the street.

From Westchester County
Travel south to get onto Route 9 South (from Saw Mill Parkway). Route 9 becomes Henry Hudson Parkway South/West Side Highway (Joe DiMaggio Highway). Take Henry Hudson Parkway South to the West 79th Street (Boat Basin) exit. Follow the circle and exit onto 79th street. Turn right onto West End Avenue, heading south. Turn left onto 65th Street. Cross over Amsterdam Avenue, continuing on 65th Street. The Lincoln Center parking garage entrance is on the south (right) side of the street.

By Subway:
Take the #1 local train to 66th Street/Lincoln Center.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Awards Ceremony?
The Awards Ceremony begins at 6:00 P.M. and lasts approximately three hours.
The Gala Reception follows immediately after the ceremony.

Can I come late?
We ask that all guests arrive at Avery Fisher Hall before 5:45 P.M. to allow the Awards Ceremony to begin on time. Late arriving guests will be seated during appropriate breaks in the program.

Can I volunteer at the Awards?
There are a limited number of volunteer opportunities available for the Awards. If you are interested in volunteering, please call 212.925.0054.

If you are a culinary student and wish to apply to volunteer for the Awards, please email jean@eastendexcursions.com.

Is the Gala Reception seated?
The Gala Reception is a walk-around tasting event on the Promenade and Lobby levels of Avery Fisher Hall and seating is not available. There is; however, seating available as part of the VIP Experience. For more information, please call 212.925.0054.

What food is being served?
The Gala Reception will feature dishes created by America’s greatest female chefs, many of whom will highlight products grown and made by women producers. Please visit the Our Chefs section in April for the complete Gala Reception menu.

Is Avery Fisher Hall handicapped accessible?
Yes, Avery Fisher Hall is handicapped accessible and offers handicapped accessible seating. When ordering tickets, please inform the box office if you require special seating.

Are children permitted to attend?
Yes, children are permitted to attend; however, the Awards Ceremony lasts three hours so we advise only bringing children 12 years of age or older.

Is there an after party?
Although many chefs and restaurants around town host parties after the Awards for their friends, colleagues, and clients, none of these parties are technically “official.” We encourage everyone to celebrate the achievement of the nominees and winners at the Gala Reception before going to any after parties to which they’ve been invited.

 

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2009 James Beard Foundation Media Awards

Hosted by Ted Allen
Host of Food Network's Chopped
and Food Detectives

Tickets are available by invitation only. Please call 212.925.0054 for further details and information.

 

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Nearby Parking:
Edison Park
86 West 44th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
212.626.2681

ICON Astor Parking
224 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
212.869.3543