Becker, Horton, Marvel Bar Named JBFA Semifinalists

Today, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for this year's restaurant and chef awards. The final nominees will be named on Tuesday, March 18 and the winners will then be announced at the James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Lincoln Center in New York City. Here, Minneapolis's semifinalist candidates:

Outstanding Chef: Isaac Becker (112 Eatery)
Outstanding Pastry Chef: Steve Horton (Rustica)
Outstanding Bar Program: Marvel Bar
Outstanding Service: Restaurant Alma
Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional: Eric Seed (Haus Alpenz)
Best Chef Midwest: Paul Berglund (The Bachelor Farmer), Steven Brown (Tilia), Doug Flicker (Piccolo), Michelle Gayer (Salty Tart), Jamie Malone (Sea Change), Lenny Russo (Heartland),
· JBF Announces 2014 Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists [EN]
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