The James Beard Foundation has released their list of notable chefs and restaurants for 2012 and Massachusetts made many appearances on the list! The awards always highlight some of the greatest and most talented people in areas throughout the country each year, within the food and drinks industry. It is great to see so many local businesses and people on the list of nominees.
On Monday May 7th, 2012, the final awards will be given out at the Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in NYC, with tickets on sale Monday, March 19th (Box Office 914.231.6180), in case you have an interest in attending. Though recipients of the awards do not receive monetary rewards if they do win in their nominated categories, there are still medals to take home along with a certificate, plus it is a huge honor to be showcased amongst some of the best restaurant and bar related professionals. Check out the Massachusetts individuals, restaurants, and bars that made the list and stay tuned for the winners this spring:
2012 James Beard Foundation Awards - Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists
Best New Restaurant
Trade, Boston
Outstanding Bar Program
Drink, Boston
Outstanding Chef
Jody Adams, Rialto, Cambridge, MA
Outstanding Pastry Chef
Joanne Chang, Flour Bakery + Cafe, Boston
Maura Kilpatrick, Sofra Bakery and Cafe,
Cambridge, MA
Cheryl Maffai and Jonathan Stevens, Hungry Ghost
Bread, Northampton, MA
Outstanding Restaurant
Oleana, Cambridge, MA
Outstanding Restaurateur
Roger Berkowitz, Legal Sea Foods, Boston
Outstanding Service
L’Espalier, Boston
Outstanding Wine Program
No. 9 Park, Boston
Troquet, Boston
Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional
Jim Koch, The Boston Beer Company, Boston
Jorge Ordoñez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA
Best Chef: Northeast
Jamie Bissonnette, Coppa, Boston
Jason Bond, Bondir, Cambridge, MA
Tim Cushman, O Ya, Boston
Bjorn Somlo, Nudel, Lenox, MA
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