BREAKING FOOD NEWS | Congrats to Virginia + DMV area chefs, restaurants on James Beard Awards semifinalists; list below

A big congratulations to Virginia and DMV area chefs and restaurants on being named as semifinalists in the prestigious James Beard Awards. 

Here’s a list:

Outstanding Restaurateur

+ Ashok Bajaj, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group (Rasika, Annabelle, Sababa, and others), Washington, D.C.  

+ Hollis Wells Silverman, Eastern Point Collective (The Duck & The Peach, La Collina, The Wells, and others), Washington, D.C. 

Outstanding Chef

+ Michael Rafidi, Albi, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Restaurant

+ 2941, Falls Church

+ Pineapple & Pearls, Washington, D.C.

Emerging Chef

+ Masako Morishita, Perry’s, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Bakery

+ Pluma by Bluebird Bakery, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

+ Susan Bae, Moon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Hospitality

+ Fiola, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program

+ Tail Up Goat, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Bar

+ Service Bar, Washington, DC 

Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA) 

+ Najmieh Batmanglij and Christopher Morgan, Joon, Vienna, VA

+ Amy Brandwein, Centrolina, Washington, D.C.

+ Keem Hughley, Bronze, Washington, D.C.

+ Esther Lee, Obelisk, Washington, D.C

+ Travis Milton, Hickory at Nicewonder Farm and Vineyards, Bristol, VA

+ Yuan Tang, Rooster & Owl, Washington, D.C.

+ Kevin Tien, Moon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.

For a full list, visit:

The 2024 James Beard Awards Semifinalists | James Beard Foundation