William Edward Rice

Background

Rice, William Edward was born on July 26, 1938 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Harry Edward, Junior and Elizabeth (Lally) Rice.

Education

Bachelor in History, University of Virginia, 1960; Master of Science with honors, Columbia University, 1963.

Career

Reporter, editorial writer, critic Washington Post, 1963-1969. Student LeCordon Bleu, Paris, 1969-1970. Director L'Ecole de Cuisine, Bethesda, Maryland, 1971-1972.

Freelance writer, restaurant critic Washingtonian Magazine, 1971-1972. Executive food editor Washington Post, 1972-1980. Editor-in-chief Food and Wine Magazine, New York City, 1980-1985.

Food and wine columnist Chicago Tribune, 1986—2003. Dining In columnist Gentlemen's Quarterly, 1987-1989. Chairman restaurant awards committee James Beard Foundation, 1993-2003, chairman who's who food and beverage in American committee, 2005-2008.

Achievements

• William Edward Rice has been listed as a noteworthy journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Almaden Vineyards' Feasts of Wine and Food

    (New York: William Morrow & Company, Inc.,1987. First Edit...)

  • Where to Eat in America

    (Restaurants in America and Canada)

  • Almaden Vineyards' Feasts of Wine and Food by Rice, William (1987) Hardcover
  • Almaden Vineyards' feasts of wine and food
  • Steak Lover's Cookbook Hardcover January 4, 1997
  • Almaden Vineyards' Feasts of Wine and Food by William Rice (1987-05-03)
  • Steak Lover's Cookbook
  • Steak Lover's Cookbook by Rice, William (1996) Paperback

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1960-1962.

Connections

Married Carol Timmon, June 3, 1978 (divorced). Married Jill Van Cleave, August 20, 1983.

Father:

Harry Edward Rice

Mother:

Elizabeth (Lally) Rice

Spouse:

Carol Timmon

Spouse:

Jill Van Cleave