This week, the James Beard Foundation released its list of 2014 award semifinalists – and it should come as no surprise that numerous local restaurants and chefs made the cut.
With Boston’s growing restaurant scene and culinary prowess, the Foundation was quick to recognize many of Boston’s best chefs, restaurants, restaurateurs, bars and more.
Notably, both restaurateurs Garrett Harker and Barbara Lynch were recognized, as well as local restaurants, Asta and Ribelle for Best New Restaurant. But before you waste time sifting through the long list, take a look at our Boston-area semifinalists round-up, below.
Best New Restaurant
Outstanding Bar Program
Outstanding Chef
Ana Sortun (Oleana)
Outstanding Pastry Chef
Maura Kilpatrick (Oleana)
Outstanding Restaurant
Outstanding Restaurateur
Garrett Harker (Eastern Standard, Island Creek Oyster Bar, The Hawthorne, and others)
Barbara Lynch, Barbara Lynch Gruppo (No. 9 Park, Menton, B&G Oysters, and others)
Outstanding Service
Outstanding Wine Program
Rising Star Chef of the Year
Tim Maslow (Ribelle)
Best Chef: Northeast
Jamie Bissonnette (Coppa)
Joanne Chang (Flour Bakery + Cafe)
Michael Leviton (Lumičre)
Barry Maiden (Hungry Mother)
