Congrats to James Beard Award Nominees
A roundup of all the 2017 nominees that are #poweredbybento
The James Beard Awards, also known as the “the Oscars of the food and beverage industry,” are a huge honor for chefs, restaurateurs, and all those who participate in the culinary industry. The awards originally started to memorialize iconic author and cooking teacher James Beard, and are now the most coveted honor in the restaurant world. Anyone can nominate a business for each of the 21 categories, and after receiving over 24,000 entries this year, the list was narrowed down to five finalists in each category.
The James Beard Awards Gala will take place on Monday, May 1st at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. We want to congratulate everyone nominated and send extra love to all of those who are #poweredbybento. Check the list below to see all of the BentoBox semifinalists selected for a James Beard Award this year!
Pineapple symbolizes hospitality, while pearls serves a symbol of elegance. This upscale DC restaurant offers a sophisticated 13-course tasting menu in the back, and a beautiful coffee bar in the front.
Nominated for: Best New Restaurant
This contemporary tavern features spirits and cocktails that nod to traditional farmhouse distilling and natural wine production tactics. Their ingredients are sourced from local organic and biodynamic farms.
Nominated for: Outstanding Bar Program
Chef/proprietor David Kinch’s cuisine focuses on the highest quality ingredients from both near and far. Kinch and the team draw inspiration from European tradition and American ingenuity at this fine-dining establishment.
Nominated for: Outstanding Chef, David Kinch
*Manresa expected launch date on BentoBox: late July 2017.
Chef Michael Tusk offers Italian and French-inspired Californian cuisine with ingredients from local farms. The Art Deco-inspired interior, along with the carefully selected wines, makes this Bay Area stalward an elegant gem.
Nominated for: Outstanding Restaurant
*Quince expected launch date on BentoBox: late May 2017.
This West Village neighborhood spot from chef April Bloomfield and restaurateur Ken Friedman offers seasonal British and Italian fare.
Nominated for: Outstanding Restaurant
Hearth’s philosophy is simple: warmth, comfort, and hospitality. Chef and restaurateur Marco Canora's cuisine promotes simple, delicious, and healthful food. He focuses on seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients prepared with an Italian influence.
Nominated for: Best Chef: New York City (Five Boroughs), Marco Canora
What was once a rock and roll club has been transformed into an intimate dining space that serves Mediterranean-inspired food from chef Ignacio Mattos. The Obamas have been known to dine here when in town.
Nominated for: Best Chef: New York City (Five Boroughs), Ignacio Mattos
From wood-fired seafood and handmade pastas to classic Italian cocktails and warm hospitality, Lilia brings the best of Italy to Brooklyn. Chef and co-owner Missy Robbins focuses her skills on Italian fine dining and shows off her extensive knowledge of regional Italian cuisine in this neighborhood charmer.
Nominated for: Best Chef: New York City (Five Boroughs), Missy Robbins
Nominated for: Best Chef: Southwest, Hugo Ortega
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