The James Beard Foundation announced today that TV personality and general curmudgeon Alton Brown will host the 2012 James Beard Awards, scheduled to take over Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall on May 7. The JBF also announced the lineup of chefs cooking at the Gala Reception, and local Beard winner Vitaly Paley is among the 25 participants. Head to Eater National for the full scoop. [-EN-]
