Five Birmingham restaurants/chefs have been named as semifinalists for a James Beard Award, the Oscars for the food industry.
From here, restaurant and chef nominees will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, and the winners will be recognized on Monday, June 15 in Chicago during the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony.
The Birmingham semifinalists are:
- Outstanding Chef: Rob McDaniel, Bayonet
- Best Chef (South): Kristen Hall, La Fête
- Best Chef (South): Geri-Martha O’Hara and Ryan O’Hara, Pizza Grace
- Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service: Eric Bennett, Continental Drift
- Outstanding Hospitality: Bottega
This is not the first time Birmingham’s food scene has garnered national attention. Several restaurants and chefs have received James Beard awards and nominations…