NH Chef Nominated For James Beard Award

NEW HAMPSHIRE — The culinary scene in New Hampshire is well-represented in the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees announced Wednesday by the James Beard Foundation.

Among the nominees for Outstanding Restauranteur is Chris Viaud, chef and owner of Greenleaf and Ansanm, both in Milford, and Pavilion in Wolfeboro.

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.