The James Beard Long List...
The James Beard Foundation announced its 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists. The James Beard Awards, considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive. And the local nominees are:
Outstanding Restaurateur
- Ashok Bajaj, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group (Rasika, Bindaas, Annabelle, and others), Washington, D.C.
- Peter Chang, Peter Chang, Virginia and Maryland
- Cindy Wolf, Charleston, Baltimore
- Métier, Washington, D.C.
- Angel Barreto, Anju, Washington, D.C.
- NiHao, Baltimore
- Oyster Oyster, Washington, D.C.
- Anne Specker, Kinship, Washington, D.C.
- Maydan, Washington, D.C.
- barmini by José Andrés, Washington, D.C.
- Angel Barreto, Anju, Washington, D.C.
- Amy Brandwein, Centrolina, Washington, D.C.
- Matt Hill, Ruthie’s All-Day, Arlington, Virginia
- Peter Prime, Cane, Washington, D.C.
- Carlos Raba, Clavel Mezcaleria, Baltimore
- Michael Rafidi, Albi, Washington, D.C.
- Yuan Tang, Rooster & Owl, Washington, D.C.
