3 MD Restaurants And Chefs Are James Beard Awards Nominees

MARYLAND — The culinary scene in Maryland is represented by three restaurants in the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees announced Wednesday by the James Beard Foundation. Nearby Washington, D.C.'s food scene is also well recognized.

Maryland nominees are:

Outstanding Bar: Clavel Mezcaleria, Baltimore

Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic:
● Tony Conte, Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, Darnestown
● Harley Peet, Bas Rouge, Easton

There are also six nominees in Washington, D.C., if you want to drive there for a splurge:

Outstanding Restaurateur:
● Hollis Wells Silverman, Eastern Point Collective (The Duck & The Peach, La Collina, The Wells,
and others), Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Chef:

● Michael Rafidi, Albi, Washington, D.C.

Emerging Chef:
● Masako Morishita, Perry's, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker:
● Susan Bae, Moon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program:
● Tail Up Goat, Washington, D.C.

Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic:
● Kevin Tien, Moon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.

The James Beard Awards, first presented in 1991, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries and are often regarded as the “Oscars of culinary arts.” They recognize a range of experiences, from fine-dining restaurants to casual gems, in 22 categories.

Winners will be announced June 10 in a ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

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