The semi-final list of nominees for this year’s James Beard Awards were released today. Four Maine chefs and restaurants made the list:
- Fore Street for Outstanding Restaurant
- and for Best Chef Northeast:
- Krista Kern Desjarlais at Bresca
- Brian Hill at Francine Bistro
- Melissa Kelly at Primo
Final nominees will be announced on Monday March 18 and the awards ceremony takes place May 3 & 6 in New York City.
For reference, here are the Maine semi-finalist from 2012, 2011 and 2010.