Alumni Profiles

"The alumni list of Kendall College reads like a ballot for the James Beard Awards." North Shore Magazine

Deemed "the Oscars of the food world," by Time magazine, The James Beard Foundation Awards are the country's most coveted honor for chefs, and food and beverage professionals in the country.

A Sampling of our Distinguished Alumni

Shawn McClain '90
Chef/Owner Spring, Zebra, Custom House / Chicago

2006 James Beard Award Winner: Best Chef Midwest
2005 James Beard Award Nominee: Best Chef Midwest
2002 James Beard Award Nominee: Best Chef Midwest

Tom Fleming '90
Corporate Executive Chef, Preferred Restaurant Services / Dallas

2007 James Beard Award Winner: Best New Restaurant

Mindy Segal '89
Chef/Owner HotChocolate / Chicago

2007 & 2008 James Beard Award Nominee: Outstanding Pastry Chef