Longtime Miami Herald Food Editor Carlos Frías wasn’t expecting to win his second James Beard Foundation award Saturday night, but was thrilled to be honored for the type of reporting he loves — connecting with and sharing community stories.
“For me, there is nothing more important than telling the stories of Miami,” Frías, 46, said. “That really is the reason that I love doing the work, and through food I can tell so many stories.”
Frías was the winner of the Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award in the journalism category, which recognizes reporters who engage with the community through food and dining coverage. The James Beard Award is one of the highest honors in the culinary world.
“The biggest honor is winning in the category that I did, which is about getting to know the community that you write about,” he said. “It’s recognition for telling the stories of community.”