"James Beard Awards--Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists 2009"

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James Beard Awards – Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists 2009

February 15, 2009 By: John Curtas Category: Chefs, Events, Food

It may seem like a kindergarten pageant….you know, like the kind where everyone gets an award….but a lot of work, thought and teeth gnashing goes into culling the herd of meritorious contenders into the following semifinalists for recognition by the Oscars of the food world.

We at ELV are proud of the increased recognition of Las Vegas’s culinary talent pool represented by these nominations, and have highlighted the deserving nominees below. Read More...