So I think I had the night of my life tonight. So many food icons in one room and 10 of us getting the Bon Appetit Hot 10 award. Words fail me (and I'm dog tired) so these photos from the ceremony in New York will have to do.

Here I am (a little lit and obviously thrilled) with Ted Allen

The winners pose with Tom Douglas and Barbara Fairchild

I meet another idol, Jose Andres

One for Mr. Ripley: yours truly with Daniel Boulud and Jose Andres. They were incredibly gracious and a lot of fun!

Now to bed. Thoughts and details later....