There may be no greater concentration of gastronomic firepower than the crowd of chefs, restaurateurs, media types, and general food-world glitterati that gathers at the James Beard Foundation Awards to celebrate the year's top culinary talent. Photographer Landon Nordeman stationed himself backstage at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall armed with nothing more than an iPhone to capture the faces and moods of the 2013 Beards.

Winner: Outstanding ChefLandon Nordeman
Winner: Outstanding ChefLandon Nordeman
Winner: Rising Star ChefLandon Nordeman

Winner: Outstanding Wine ProgramLandon Nordeman

Winner: 2013 James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the YearLandon Nordeman

Winner: Outstanding Bar ProgramLandon Nordeman
2013 Recipient: James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement AwardLandon Nordeman

Winner: Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits ProfessionalLandon Nordeman
Winner: Best Chef: Great LakesLandon Nordeman

Winner: 2013 James Beard Foundation America's ClassicsLandon Nordeman
Winner: 2013 James Beard Foundation Outstanding Design Award, 76 Seats and OverLandon Nordeman
Winner: 2013 James Beard Foundation America's ClassicsLandon Nordeman
2013 Inductee: James Beard Foundation Who's Who of Food & Beverage in AmericaLandon Nordeman
Winner: Outstanding RestaurateurLandon Nordeman

2013 Inductee: James Beard Foundation Who's Who of Food & Beverage in AmericaLandon Nordeman
2013 Inductee: James Beard Foundation Who's Who of Food & Beverage in AmericaLandon Nordeman

Winner: Outstanding RestaurantLandon Nordeman