Some of DC's best chefs and restaurants are getting the recognition they deserve. On Feb. 17th the foundation announced the semifinalists for 2011.
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A quick summary of the local places getting love:
Best New Restaurant:
Kushi Izakaya & Sushi, Washington, D.C.
Estadio, Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Chef:
José Andrés, minibar by José Andrés
Outstanding Pastry Chef:
Huw Griffiths, Tabard Inn
Outstanding Restaurant:
Palena, Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Restauranteur:
Ashok Bajaj, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, Washington, D.C. (701, Ardeo + Bardeo, Bibiana, The Bombay Club, The Oval Room, and Rasika)
Outstanding Service:
Marcel’s, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant Eve, Alexandria VA
Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional:
Todd Thrasher, Restaurant Eve, Alexandria, VA
Rising Star Chef of the Year:
Nicholas Stefanelli, Bibiana, Washington, D.C.
Best Chef - Mid Atlantic:
Cathal Armstrong, Restaurant Eve, Alexandria, VA
Bertrand Chemel, 2941 Restaurant, Falls Church, VA
Tony Conte, The Oval Room, Washington, D.C.
Johnny Monis, Komi, Washington, D.C.
Peter Pastan, Obelisk, Washington, D.C.
Vikram Sunderam, Rasika, Washington, D.C.
Congrats to all the semifinalists! It's pretty rarefied air these people and establishments are in.