The James Beard Association tapped eight Charleston restaurants and chefs as semifinalists in its annual awards that highlight the best in food in the nation. Winners will be announced June 15 at a ceremony at the Lyric Opera in Chicago.
“A big thank you to Charleston for joining us and warmly embracing this wonderful food and cultural discussion,” shared Bintou N’Daw of African-themed Bintü Atelier, a semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast. “Love always prevails around good food. “
Also nominated this year in the Best Chef: Southeast category was Colin Marcelli of downtown’s Renzo…