Today The James Beard Foundation got its annual awards party started with the announcement of semifinalists from across the country. Bar Agricole, Benu, Commonwealth, and Prospect are all up for Best New Restaurant. Gary Danko, Michael Mina and Charles Phan are under consideration for Outstanding Chef. Boulevard and The Slanted Door for Outstanding Restaurants. Michael Mina for Outstanding Service and we'll give you one guess at the local rep for Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional. Are we sensing some favorites here? In the words of the great 8 ball, "It is decidedly so". Read the full list, with its impressive gathering of locals up for Rising Star Chef of the Year, here. [JBF via EN]
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