re: Who is the best living chef?

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There's a big difference between the guys who win James Beard Awards and the personalities you see on television

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Awards won by Batali

Babbo, Michelin Guide, One Star[40]

Three Stars from The New York Times for "Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca"

"Best New Restaurant of 1998" from the James Beard Foundation for "Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca"

"Man of the Year" in GQ's chef category in 1999

D'Artagnan Cervena Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America in 2001

"Best Chef: New York City" from the James Beard Foundation in 2002

"All-Clad Cookware Outstanding Chef Award" from the James Beard Foundation in 2005 (national award)

"Best Restaurateur" from the James Beard Foundation in 2008

Culinary Hall of Fame Induction.

So you were saying about the difference between him and those that win James Beard Awards?