The Best Of The James Beard 2014 Red Carpet

The Chew's Carla Hall got glammed up for the big night, and Chopped host Ted Allen, did a great (and hilarious) job of hosting the big night with Mario Batali.

Danny Meyer and Marcus Samuelsson

Former Restaurateur of the Year and Union Square Hospitality Group CEO Danny Meyer and TV personality/ Red Rooster owner Marcus Samuelsson pose on the yellow carpet.

Eric Ripert and Jacques Peppin

Between them, Le Bernadin's Eric Ripert and TV personality chef/cookbook author Jacques Peppin have wona dozen James Beard award honors including two Lifetime Achievement awards.

Jonathan Waxman and Mario Batali

Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto and awards co-host Mario Batali glam it up on the yellow carpet. 

Rick Bayless and Andrew Zimmern

Frontera Grill's Rick Bayless and James Beard award-winning TV personality Andrew Zimmern chat with us on the yellow carpet.

Sean Brock and David Chang

chef Sean Brock and David Chang who was just inducted into the Who's Who of Food and Beverage this year.

Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud

Classic, well-known chefs Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud were also key figures in the audience last night.