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2008 James Beard Foundation Awards
Awards Ceremony Co-hosts
| Date: | Sunday, June 8, 2008 |
| Time: |
Awards Ceremony: |
| Venue: | Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center Columbus Avenue and 65th Street NYC |
| Dress: | Black Tie |
| Tickets: | To purchase tickets, please call 212.925.0054 or email boxoffice@jamesbeard.org |
| Box Office Hours: | 10:00A.M. – 4:00P.M. (EST), Monday through Friday |
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 6:00P.M. and lasts approximately 3 hours. The Gala Reception follows immediately after the ceremony.
Can I come late?
We ask that all guests arrive at Avery Fisher Hall before 5:45P.M. to allow the Awards Ceremony to begin on time. Late arriving guests will be seated during appropriate breaks in the program.
Can I leave and re-enter the auditorium during the Awards Program?
The Awards Program runs without an intermission. For the courtesy of other guests we strongly discourage leaving your seats during the show.
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 jbfawards@bowenandco.com.
What food is being served? The Gala Reception will feature a tasting menu highlighting American Artisanal cuisine. Please visit the Our Chefs section in May for the complete Gala Reception menu.
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.
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? Many chefs and restaurants around town host parties after the Awards ceremonies for their friends, colleagues, and clients. Although none of these parties is technically “official,” we encourage everyone to celebrate the achievement of the nominees and winners and to have a blast on their behalf.
2008 James Beard Foundation
Media Awards
| Date: | Friday, June 6, 2008 |
| Time: | Reception: 6:00P.M. Dinner and Awards: 7:00P.M. |
| Venue: | Hudson Theatre at Millennium Broadway Hotel 144 West 44th Street, NYC |
| Dress: | Business Attire |
| Tickets: | Please call 212.925.0054 for further details and information. |
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
