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James Beard Loved Gossip

Retired chef Cecilia Chiang.
Retired chef Cecilia Chiang. Photo: Katy Raddatz/Chron

“James would have loved all the gossip online these days. He used to say, ‘Gossip at the table makes the food taste better.’” — Grand dame of S.F. cuisine Cecilia Chiang (age 90) speaking about her old friend James Beard at a pre-opening event yesterday for Benu. Cecilia is a professed fan of Corey Lee’s food. [Grub Street, Earlier]

James Beard Loved Gossip