James Beard Award Semifinalists Includes a Slew of Twin Cities Talent

This morning the James Beard semifinalists were announced, and there were heaps of love sent in our direction. The James Beard Awards are considered by most in the hospitality industry to be the pinnacle of career achievement. Past winners include Gavin Kaysen, Tim McKee, Alex Roberts, and Isaac Becker.

Best New Restaurant

Popol Vuh

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Diane Moua, Spoon & Stable

Outstanding Restaurant

Restaurant Alma

Outstanding Restauranteur

Brenda Langton and Timothy Kane, Spoonriver

Outstanding Wine Program

The Bachelor Farmer

Rising Star Chef

Rikki Giambruno, Hyacinth

Best Chef Midwest

Thomas Boemer, In Bloom

Steven Brown, Tilia

Daniel del Prado, Martina

Ann Kim, Young Joni

Jamie Malone, Grand Cafe

Christina Nguyen, Hai Hai

Karyn Tomlinson, Corner Table

• Here are the 2019 James Beard Award Semifinalists [E]
• The Twin Cities 2018 Eater Award Winners [ETC]
• 2018 James Beard Award Winners: the full list [E]