James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, February 18th, 2010
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2010 semifinalists for the Restaurant and Chef Awards. Twenty-two D.C., Virginia, and Maryland restaurants are represented; a significant honor and indication that the D.C. region is a culinary hot spot.
Congratulations to all of the nominees!
Outstanding Restaurateur
* Ashok Bajaj, 701/Ardeo/Bardeo/Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca/The Bombay Club/The Oval Room/Rasika – D.C.
Outstanding Chef
* Jose Andres, minibar – D.C.
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Outstanding Restaurant
* Vidalia – D.C.
Rising Star Chef of the Year
* Johnny Monis, Komi – D.C.
Best New Restaurant
* Eventide
* J & G Steakhouse – D.C.
Outstanding Pastry Chef
* Amanda Cook, CityZen – D.C.
Outstanding Wine Service
Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional
Image: Jonathan Timmes
* Derek Brown, The Passenger – D.C.
Outstanding Service
* Marcel’s – D.C.
Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
* Cathal Armstrong, Restaurant Eve
* Tony Conte, The Oval Room – D.C.
* Melissa Close Hart, Palladio at Barboursville Vineyards
* Peter Pastan, Obelisk - D.C.
* Dale Reitzer, Acacia
* Vikram Sunderam, Rasika- D.C.
* Bryan Voltaggio, Volt – Md.
The five finalists in each category will be unveiled March 22, with the winners honored at the May 3rd Beard Foundation awards gala in New York.
–Aisha Salazar
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