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Decatur's Kimball House Is James Beard Semifinalist
The 2019 James Beard chef awards and semifinalists were announced, and Decatur's Kimball House has been nominated in two categories.

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The 2019 James Beard chef awards and semifinalists were announced, and Decatur's Kimball House has been nominated in two categories.

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