2019-20 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
117 Culinary-Related Travel ( Newspapers,Travel Magazines,Travel Coverage in General Magazines,Travel Audio-Radio,Travel Audio-Podcasts and Guides)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Jill Robinson Entry Title: The Path to Uncharted Entry Credit: Jill Robinson Judge Comment: Jill Robinson's superb article encompasses culinary travel in the truest sense of the word. She captures the essence of culture and cuisine alongside the adventure and appreciation of where British chef, restaurateur, writer and television personality Gordon Ramsay was, who he met and what he learned and produced from his New Zealand experience and other travels. Her feature transports the reader to be right there with them.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Christopher Hall Entry Title: Purple Gold Entry Credit: Christopher Hall Judge Comment: Christopher Hall's terrific writing style and zeal for culinary adventure did single food coverage proud. His culinary and travel quest for the purple gold of huckleberries in the Pacific Northwest was enticing and enlightening. His story deliciously covers ingredient knowledge, history, celebration and dishes to enjoy all in the name of the huckleberry. As a result, a journey there may now be a part of every reader's bucket list!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Kevin West Entry Title: The Tables of Babel Entry Credit: Kevin West Judge Comment: Massive roundups like the one in “The Tables of Babel” can feel a bit scattershot, but in Kevin West's hands, this one on restaurants in Los Angeles is a pleasure: authoritative, funny, smart. He really excels at the big-picture stuff. Through impeccable writing and reporting, he puts each piece into a larger perspective until the reader understands and can only agree with him. It's impossible not to want to eat at every single place mentioned and get to know every person interviewed.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Deborah Jacobs Entry Title: It’s Piquillo Pepper Season. So Don’t Mess with the Roaster in Tolosa Entry Credit: Deborah Jacobs Judge Comment: This ought to be taught in journalism classes: How to Write About a Single Food. Deborah Jacobs does a stellar job focusing on the humble piquillo, taking readers along for the ride – educating and entertaining them, and leaving them hungry for more. And it's a master class in the art of economy. Not a word is wasted.
