IN THE PRESS

Press & Coverage

Features, awards, and media appearances

CNN

VOGUE

THE NEW YORK TIMES

NPR

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

THE BOSTON GLOBE

CONDÉ NASTE TRAVELER

BLOOMBERG

THE WINE ENTHUSIAST

FOX • NBC

FORBES

The New York Times Magazine. A kitchen stove with black seaweed and orange vegetables being cooked in a metal pan, with a pot steaming on the stove. The image is overlaid with text about invasive crabs in New England.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE

"Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them."

The New York Times Magazine profiles David Standridge's approach to green crabs — an invasive species he has championed since working under Joël Robuchon. The piece positions David as a leading national voice in sustainable seafood and zero-waste coastal cooking.

The New York Times Magazine · 2025 · Photography by Brian Finke

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RECENT COVERAGE

Selected press from national and international publications

A group of cooked green crabs with dark shells and yellow speckles, overlapping each other from The Boston Globe

BOSTON GLOBE

Green Crabs Will Ruin the Ecosystem. But Not If We Eat Them First.

2026

Cover of The New York Times restaurant list 2024 featuring a fork twirling spaghetti with green herbs on a white background with text about the top 50 restaurants in America, highlighting The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut.

THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Refined but Deceptively Casual" — America's Best Restaurants

2024

Cover of The Wall Street Journal with a picture of a waterfront dock, boats, and two children exploring rocks by the water, titled 'Why In-the-Know Travelers Head to the Connecticut Coast'.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Why In-the-Know Travelers Head to the Connecticut Coast

2024

Vogue magazine cover featuring a layered cake with purple and orange edible flowers on a dark plate, and a hand sprinkling a blue flower on top, set against a dark background.

VOGUE

"One of the Most Exciting Wine Lists in the State"

2024

CNN Travel article about the 2024 James Beard Award winners, featuring David Standridge standing at a podium with a smile, on a stage with a dark background.

CNN

James Beard Award Winners 2024 — Best Chef: Northeast

2024

A plate of food with grilled lemon and a salad with greens and vegetables. The image is overlaid with the text 'Bloomberg' and a headline about dining destinations like The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut.

BLOOMBERG

Where to Eat in Mystic, Connecticut — Summer's Top Dining Destination

2022

Cover of The Wall Street Journal magazine featuring a plate with a beef Wellington, green beans, and a side dish, with a glass of yellow beverage and white flowers in the background.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Hotel Restaurants to Dine For in 2024

2024

A plate of earth day-themed food featuring a fried frog with herbs, a lime wedge, and a dollop of sauce, accompanied by fresh herbs for garnish.

FORBES

For Some Chefs, Kelp Has Become Their Favorite Green on the Menu

2023

Two seafood sandwiches served on orange paper with curly fries, lemon wedges, and a small cup of dipping sauce on an orange tray from Eater featuring Mystic Fish Camp

EATER

A James Beard Winner Lures Diners to Mystic With Casual Seafood and Camp Vibes

2025

TELEVISION & MEDIA

Appearances, features, and collaborations

Gordon Ramsay and David Standridge in Hell's Kitchen Season 24 Episode 16 Hell of a Showdown. Guest Judge David Standridge

FOX • HELL’S KITCHEN

Hell's Kitchen — Season 24, Episode 15

David Standridge appeared as guest judge on the semi-finale of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen — "Hell of a Showdown" — Season 24.

David Standridge and Brad Leone Makin' It. Monkfish Mortadella Toast

YOUTUBE • BRAD LEONE

Making Monkfish Mortadella with Brad Leone

David Standridge joins Brad Leone to make monkfish mortadella — exploring sustainable seafood through one of food media's most beloved formats.

New England Living TV with David Standridge

NEW ENGLAND LIVING TV

New England Living

David Standridge featured on New England Living TV, discussing sustainable seafood and the philosophy behind The Shipwright's Daughter.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

A complete record of honors and distinctions

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION

Outstanding Chef Finalist

2026

THE NEW YORK TIMES

America's Best Restaurants

2024

CONNECTICUT RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

Restaurant of the year — overall

2022

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION

Best Chef: Northeast

2024

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION

Smart Catch Leader

2023

CONNECTICUT RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

Restaurant of the Year — Southeast Region

2022

CONNECTICUT RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

Chef of the Year

2024

WINE ENTHUSIAST

50 Most Forward-Thinking Wine Lists

2022

Kathleen Standridge

WINE SPECTATOR

Award of Excellence

2022 • 2023 • 2024