Founder Of Bridgeport Food Nonprofit Honored With Humanitarian Award

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Michel Nischan, an acclaimed leader in the sustainable food movement and a Fairfield resident, has been named a recipient of the 2015 James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year award.

Michel Nischan, of Wholesome Wave, will recieve a James Beard award.
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Jeanne Muchnick

03/26/2015 4:00 a.m.

This prestigious honor is given to an individual or organization whose work in the realm of food has improved the lives of others and benefited society at large.

Nischan, a chef and pioneering sustainability advocate, runs Bridgeport-based Wholesome Wave, an influential nonprofit that teaches underserved consumers about healthy diet choices and fights for increased access to nutritious and locally grown food. He was founder and chef of the former Dressing Room Restaurant, and also co-founded the Chefs Action Network.

He will be honored at this year’s James Beard Foundation Awards presented by Lexus, on May 4 at Lyric Opera of Chicago.

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