James Beard Awards Nominees Revealed
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Nominees for the 2008 James Beard Awards, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of the food industry’, were announced today. Here are the local connections:
Restaurateur of the Year: Stephen Starr
Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic: Alison Barshak (Alison at Blue Bell), Jim Burke (James), Jose Garces (Amada), Matthew Levin (Lacroix), Daniel Stern (Rae)
Outstanding Pastry Chef: Kate Honeyman (Continental Mid-Town)
Rising Star Chef of the Year: Jeff Michaud (Osteria), Chip Roman (Blackfish), Michael Solomonov (Marigold Kitchen)
Outstanding Chef: Marc Vetri (Vetri)
Outstanding Service: Vetri
Best New Restaurant: Osteria, Tinto, Xochitl
They also give out awards to food writers, which we would undoubtedly win if we could afford the $100 entry fee.
Beard Nominees Sent to Judges [Grub Street]