Widely regarded as the Oscars of the food world, the James Beard Awards are a glittering showcase of America’s brightest culinary talent.
Given out annually since 1990 in a variety of chef and restaurant categories—from outstanding chef to best new bar—recognition from the Beard Awards is considered an incredible honor. They may be second to only the MICHELIN Guide when it comes to food and drink prestige in America.
And although it took a while for the Beard Foundation to fully open their eyes to the incredible food coming from the City of Oaks, they did so just in time. Since 2008, the Raleigh area has accounted for more James Beard nominations (43) than any other destination in North Carolina…