Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago

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From founding La Brea Bakery to building Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza, and more, Nancy Silverton has spent four decades reshaping how America eats—and as she made clear on stage, she's far from done. Watch her accept the 2026 James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award with the wit and warmth that's defined her career.

Catch the full 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony: youtu.be/w_1d7bTqvUA?si=4s-PQrP8zlq1nRJa

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