Chicago's Achatz takes top chef award at food 'Oscars'

Posted 6/9/08

NEW YORK – A Chicago chef known for his ethereal cooking – as well as the tongue cancer that nearly ended his life – was named the nation's top chef Sunday by the James Beard Foundation.

The award marked another victory in a tumultuous year …

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