Seattle Semifinalists for the 2009 Beard Awards
The list was just released. There are two more rounds of judging before the awards are presented May 4, but here's who made it from Seattle:
Outstanding Restaurateur: Tom Douglas
Outstanding Chef: Tamara Murphy
Best New Restaurant: Poppy, Spinasse
Rising Star Chef of the Year: Rachel Yang, Joule
Outstanding Pastry Chef: James Miller, Cafe Besalu
Outstanding Wine Service: Canlis
Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional: Alex Golitzin, Quilceda Creek
Oustanding Service: Canlis
Best Chef Northwest: Kevin Davis, Steelhead Diner; Matt Dillon, Corson Building; Renee Erickson, Boat Street Cafe; Mark Fuller, Spring Hill; Joseba Jiménez de Jiménez, The Harvest Vine; Taichi Kitamura, Chiso Kappo; Scott Staples, Restaurant Zoë; Ethan Stowell, Union; Jason Wilson, Crush; Maria Hines, Tilth [added later].
The finalists will be announced March 23. Congratulations to all!
1 comment(s)
Marcus says:
Should be interesting to see who comes out on top this year.
P.S. Jonathan, you neglected to include Maria Hines from Tilth under the Best Chef Northwest category.
Posted On: Tuesday, Feb. 17 2009 @ 3:59PM