The James Beard Foundation just announced its semi-finalists for its annual 2016 culinary awards contest. 13 New Orleans restaurants were included in the nominations. The finalists will be announced on Tuesday, March 15.
Here are the list of New Orleans nominatees for 2016.
Best New Restaurant
Shaya, 4213 Magazine Street
Outstanding Bar Program
Arnaud’s French 75 Bar, 813 Bienville Street
Cure, 4905 Freret Street
Outstanding Chef
Donald Link, Herbsaint, 701 St Charles Avenue
Outstanding Pastry Chef
Kelly Fields, Willa Jean, 611 O'Keefe Avenue
Outstanding Restauranteur
JoAnn Clevenger, Upperline,1413 Upperline Street
Outstanding Service
Brigtsen’s, 723 Dante Street
Restaurant August, 301 Tchoupitoulas Street
Outstanding Wine Program
Commander’s Palace, 1403 Washington Avenue
Best Chef: South
Michael Gulotta, MoPho, 514 City Park Avenue
Slade Rushing, Brennan’s, 417 Royal Street
Michael Stoltzfus, Coquette, 2800 Magazine Street
Isaac Toups, Toups’ Meatery, 845 N Carrollton Avenue
Justin Devillier, La Petite Grocery, 4238 Magazine Street
