Accolades: Philly Reps Big in James Beard Semifinalist List
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So many familiar faces.
Today, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for the 2014 Awards live from Orlando, and our region was well-represented. Here's who to root for at the Awards in May.
BEST CHEF MID-ATLANTIC
Brad Spence, Amis
Joe Cicala, Le Virtu
Rich Landau, Vedge
Lee Styer, Fond
Joey Baldino, Zeppoli
Pierre Calmels, Bibou
Bryan Sikora, La Fia (Wilmington)
Lucas Manteca, the Red Store (Cape May)
Scott Anderson, Elements (Princeton)
RISING STAR
Christopher Kearse, Will
Ben Puchowitz, CHeU Noodle Bar
Ben Nerenhausen, Mistral (Princeton)
NEW RESTAURANT
Laurel
Serpico
PASTRY CHEF
Kate Jacoby, Vedge
OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT
Fork
OUTSTANDING SERVICE
Vetri
OUTSTANDING CHEF
Marc Vetri, Vetri
Maricel Presilla, Cucharamama (Hoboken)
BAR PROGRAM
Franklin Mortgage and Investment Co.
WINE & SPIRITS PROFESSIONAL
Tom Peters, Monk's Cafe
Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head
RESTAURATEUR
Stephen Starr
Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran
