Sunday, February 15, 2009
Restaurants James Beard Foundation announces semi-finalists
Posted by Cliff Bostock @cliffbostock on Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 6:04 PM
If you haven't already heard, the James Beard Foundation has announced semi-finalists for its 2009 awards. There are a few surprises. Both Scott Peacock of Watershed and Anne Quatrano are in the running for outstanding chef in the nation. And Hector Santiago of Pura Vida is among semi-finalists for best chef in the Southeast.
Here's the full list:
Best chef, Southeast: Hugh Acheson, Five and Ten in Athens; Arnaud Berthelier, The Dining Froom at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead; Linton Hopkins, Restaurant Eugene; Hector Santiago, Pura Vida.
Outstanding chef (national): Scott Peacock and Anne Quatrano.
Outstanding restaurant: Bacchanalia
Outstanding restaurateur: Pano Karatassos of Buckhead Life Restaurant Group
Best new restaurant: Holeman and Finch Public House
Outstanding service: The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
Rising star chef of the year: Kevin Gillespie, Woodfire Grill
Outstanding pastry chef: Aaron Russell of The Chocolate Bar
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