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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