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Mozza's Nancy Silverton wins top honor at James Beard Awards
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May 6, 2014
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Mozza's Nancy Silverton wins top honor at James Beard Awards
Last night, L.A. chef Nancy Silverton took home the award for Outstanding Chef at the annual James Beard Awards. Silverton is the founder of Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza.
Chef Nancy Silverton at the All-Star Chef Classic - All-Star Lunch at L.A. LIVE on March 22, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
Chef Nancy Silverton at the All-Star Chef Classic - All-Star Lunch at L.A. LIVE on March 22, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
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Last night, L.A. chef Nancy Silverton took home the award for Outstanding Chef at the annual James Beard Awards. Silverton is the founder of Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza.

This year, California was a big winner at the annual James Beard Foundation Awards.

Taking home the top award in this culinary affair was none other than L.A.'s own Nancy Silverton.

The founder of Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza was named Outstanding Chef. It's the first time an L.A. chef has taken home that prize since 1998. Nancy Silverton joins us to talk about winning the James Beard Award.