Deemed “the Oscars of the food world,” by Time magazine, The James Beard Foundation Awards are the country’s most coveted culinary honor. Congratulations to the following 2011 semifinalist nominees representing some of Pittsburgh's finest:
Best Chef
Mid-Atlantic
David
Racicot (Notion, Oakmont)
Outstanding Restaurateur
Tom Baron (Big Burrito Restaurant Group)
Rising Star Chef
Sean Ehland (Kaya, Strip District)
Best New Restaurant
Salt of
the Earth, Garfield
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