James Beard: America's First Foodie

7.2/10 · 52 votesMay 19, 201790 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 31•+0.2 vs season avg

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Experience a century of food through the life of one man, James Beard (1903-1985). Dubbed the “Dean of American Cookery” by The New York Times, Beard was a Portland, Ore., native who loved and celebrated the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. He spoke of the

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Episode Summary

"James Beard: America's First Foodie" is episode 4 of American Masters season 31. It scored 7.2/10 from 52 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on May 19, 2017.

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