2 hours ago, Eatmywords said:Sad state of affairs and a nice (thorough) piece by Bonjwing (aka Ulterior Epicure)
https://www.eater.com/2020/10/13/21509303/james-beard-awards-2020-results-canceled-controversy
Huh. Shades of John T. Edge and Southern Foodways.
The Beard Foundation DID hand out its American Classic award, to Lassis Inn in Little Rock, home of the fried buffalo (fish, that is) ribs. And a classic spot to eat, like Jones' Barbecue Diner in Marianna, over here in the Delta, the other American Classic award winner in Arkansas.