2014 James Beard Awards - Finalists Announced

[DonRocks]

The 2014 Semifinalist list (long-list) for the James Beard Awards has been released.

Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic:

Pierre Calmels (Bibou)

Joe Cicala (Le Virtí¹)

Rich Landau (Vedge)

Brad Spence (Amis)

Lee Styer (Fond)

National Awards

Best New Restaurant:

Laurel

Serpico

Outstanding Bar Program:

The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.

Outstanding Chef:

Marc Vetri (Vetri)

Outstanding Pastry Chef:

Kate Jacoby (Vedge)

Outstanding Restaurant:

Fork

Outstanding Restaurateur:

Stephen Starr (Starr Restaurants)

Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran

Outstanding Service:

Vetri

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Tom Peters (Monk's Cafe)

Rising Star Chef Of The Year:

Christopher Kearse (Will)

Ben Puchowitz (CHeU Noodle Bar)

[Mark Slater]

The first round of ballots has been sent out already. I was able to vote this mornning.

[DonRocks]

The first round of ballots has been sent out already. I was able to vote this mornning.

The Apocalypse has arrived.

[DonRocks]

The 2014 Finalists for the James Beard Awards have been announced.

Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic:

Brad Spence (Amis)

National Awards

Outstanding Chef:

Marc Vetri (Vetri)

Outstanding Service:

Vetri

Outstanding Restaurant Design - 75 Seats And Under

Design Firm: Assimilation Design Lab LLC and Otto Architects LLC

Designers: Josh Otto and David Whipple
Project: Tria Taproom, Philadelphia <-------------- Oh my God! It's something not associated with Marc Vetri!