Awards Season

Food & Wine's annual Best New Chefs laurels are nigh, and once again, they've given us a sneak peek into the longlist by offering a public vote on the chef of the year. The second-year nominees in the California field include Kim Alter (Plum), Evan and Sarah Rich (Rich Table), and Matthew Accarrino (SPQR), as well as newcomers Ari Weiswasser (Glen Ellen Star) and Brett Cooper (Outerlands), the latter of whom, awkwardly, just parted ways with his restaurant. Head here to vote for your fave. [Food & Wine]