ol_ironstomach Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 It's that time again!The 2016 Semifinalist list (long-list) for the James Beard Awards has been released. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ol_ironstomach Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Some of the local highlights in national categories: Dabney, Kinship. RdV in the WSB Professional category. Local lowlights: Zero DC chefs nominated for Outstanding Chef or Rising Star. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Radigan Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Red Hen for wine program= Awesomeness! Good on ya' Sebastian! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deac Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Komi for Service barmini for drinks program Rasika for best restaurant Aggie Chin for Pastry Chef Mark Fustenberg for Best Baker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dracisk Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Jaleo for outstanding restaurant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe H Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Some of the local highlights in national categories: Dabney, Kinship. RdV in the WSB Professional category. Local lowlights: Zero DC chefs nominated for Outstanding Chef or Rising Star. Absolutely must include Jim Law of Linden. RDV, Glen Manor, Delaplane and three or four others have their roots with Jim. His '10 Boisseau is the best red wine ever made in VA ('01 Octagon is second best). His '14 Hardscrabble Chardonnay received 94 points from the Wine Advocate which is the highest rating that ANY Va wine has ever received from any publication. (The '10 Boisseau was 93 from the WE). Luca from Barboursville should be mentioned in this also. I will make the serious argument that the overall best wine region in the state of VA is in the area west of DC from Delaplane to Linden to Front Royal. Jim Law started in the mid '80's and has steered its development. I have deep respect and appreciation for Rutger who makes superb wine and his passion (I have several cases of '09 and '10 Lost Mountain and Roundezvous as well as the '08 which was made at Linden.) But I believe that Jim Law justly deserves appreciation, credit and recognition for a "movement" that he has spent almost 30 years leading. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zgast Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Absolutely must include Jim Law of Linden. RDV, Glen Manor, Delaplane and three or four others have their roots with Jim. His '10 Boisseau is the best red wine ever made in VA ('01 Octagon is second best). His '14 Hardscrabble Chardonnay received 94 points from the Wine Advocate which is the highest rating that ANY Va wine has ever received from any publication. (The '10 Boisseau was 93 from the WE). Luca from Barboursville should be mentioned in this also. I will make the serious argument that the overall best wine region in the state of VA is in the area west of DC from Delaplane to Linden to Front Royal. Jim Law started in the mid '80's and has steered its development. I have deep respect and appreciation for Rutger who makes superb wine and his passion (I have several cases of '09 and '10 Lost Mountain and Roundezvous as well as the '08 which was made at Linden.) But I believe that Jim Law justly deserves appreciation, credit and recognition for a "movement" that he has spent almost 30 years leading. First - how do I become your friend and get to share this wonderful wine collection? Second, totally agree with this thought. After coming to DC, I thought VA wine was - bluntly - crap. Until my new girlfriend and I went on a first date to Linden.That was nearly twenty years ago and I've loved revisiting Linden every year to see how Jim Law's wine making has developed and changed. He's been at this thirty years and just keeps finding slight tweaks to get that marginal improvement in wines that already stand out not only in the region but for any part of the country.Here's to thirty more. I think part of the reason that recognition has been extended grudgingly has been his staunch resistance to the vineyard tourism portion of the business. While I don't begrudge some of the vineyards capitalizing on what are some amazing views and landscapes, I have to respect the total dedication to wine making that drove this spirit. Plus it means we always have a seat on the deck when we go. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonRocks Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I'd like to congratulate two of our members, Aaron Silverman and Mark Furstenberg, for becoming 2016 James Beard Award Finalists for their work in restaurants. Also two more, Tom Sietsema and Todd Kliman, for becoming finalists for their work in journalism. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sheldman Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Also congratulations to another local (though not a DR member as far as I know), Pati Jinich, finalist in two categories - she is a sweet person, a great cook, and a great cooking teacher. (I'm pretty sure she still lives here.) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandynva Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 And Peter Chang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonRocks Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 On 3/15/2016 at 4:23 PM, DonRocks said: I'd like to congratulate two of our members, Aaron Silverman and Mark Furstenberg, for becoming 2016 James Beard Award Finalists for their work in restaurants. Also two more, Tom Sietsema and Todd Kliman, for becoming finalists for their work in journalism. Congratulations to both Tom and Todd. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deac Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Aaron Silverman takes home Best Chef Mid Atlantic! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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