On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.
At a ceremony held in Chicago, three of L.A.’s nine nominees won: Kato for outstanding wine and other beverages; Dave Beran for best chef in California; and Providence for outstanding hospitality. In addition, local nonprofits were recognized.
Earlier this year, the foundation announced that the Serving Spoon in Inglewood received an America’s classics award, and L.A. chef Nancy Silverton was named recipient of a lifetime achievement award…