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Nora Pouillon, true believer in a sustainable lifestyle, is a longtime advocate for increasing the quality and nutritional value of the food supply. She is the chef and owner of two of Washington, DC’s most popular restaurants. Featuring organic multi-ethnic cuisine, the internationally-known Nora opened in 1979 and has been praised for its high quality and healthy approach to eating in publications as varied as The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times Magazine, USA Today, Gourmet, Self and Vogue. Her second restaurant, Asia Nora, serves uniquely interpreted dishes from across Asia. In April 1999, Nora became the first certified organic restaurant in the country, with 95% of all ingredients coming from certified organic producers and has been named one of the Top 10 Healthiest Restaurants by Health Magazine and received a 4-star rating from Mobil Travel Guide 2000. Nora has been recognized as Chef of the Year by The American Tasting Institute and Chef of the Year - Award of Excellence by the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). Nora's commitment to a healthy lifestyle extends beyond the kitchen. Nora has consulted for Fresh Fields Wholefoods Market and Walnut Acres, where she has developed a number of product lines. She is a founding board member of Chefs Collaborative 2000 and leading spokesperson for the NRDC/SeaWeb "Give North Atlantic Swordfish a Break" campaign. She has been involved with both the Agricultural Department and Adopt A School programs, educating children on nutritional choices. Nora is a member of the Organic Trade Association, serves on the advisory boards of The Greener Business Guide, a new website Foodfit.com , and participates in the Harvard School of Nutrition Roundtable discussions. Nora was named Chef of the Year Award of Excellence by the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). Working to promote women in the culinary profession, Nora is an active member of the Washington chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier and serves on the board of Women Chefs & Restaurateurs . She is the author of Cooking With Nora , a beautifully photographed seasonal cookbook featuring organic menus for the home cook. | 