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2020 James Beard Award Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists Announced
Here is the list of local DC and Virginia restaurant and chef award semifinalists, courtesy of the James Beard Foundation:
Alexandria, VA Today is the day the semifinalist list of James Beard Award nominees is presented. Watch for the down select on March 25 to five finalists, and the winners are announced at the annual gala in Chicago on May 4.
Best New Restaurant
- Rooster & Owl, Washington, D.C.
- Thamee, Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Baker
- Evrim Dogu and Evin Dogu, Sub Rosa Bakery, Richmond, VA
Outstanding Bar Program
No local Selection
Outstanding Chef
- Ann Cashion, Johnny’s Half Shell, Washington, D.C.
- Vikram Sunderam, Rasika, Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Hospitality
- Marcel’s, Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Pastry Chef
- Katherine Thompson, Thompson Italian, Falls Church, VA
Outstanding Restaurant
Outstanding Restaurateur
- Ruth Gresser, Pizzeria Paradiso, Washington, D.C. (Pizzeria Paradiso)
Outstanding Wine Program
- Flight Wine Bar, Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Producer
- Rutger de Vink, RdV Vineyards, Delaplane, VA
Rising Star Chef of the Year
- Angel Barreto, Anju, Washington, D.C.
- Daniela Moreira, Timber Pizza Co., Washington, D.C.
- Paola Velez, Kith/Kin, Washington, D.C.
Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (D.C., DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA)
- Victor Albisu, Poca Madre, Washington, D.C.
- Sunny Baweja, Lehja, Richmond, VA
- Amy Brandwein, Centrolina, Washington, D.C.
- Peter and Lisa Chang, Mama Chang, Fairfax, VA
- Zenebech Dessu, Zenebech Restaurant, Washington, D.C.
- Danny Lee, Anju, Washington, D.C.
- Cagla Onal-Urel, Green Almond Pantry, Washington, D.C.
- Peter Prime, Cane, Washington, D.C.
- Jon Sybert, Tail Up Goat Washington, D.C.
