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James Beard Foundation Recognizes Well-Known Alexandria Eateries
The foundation, which focuses on all things culinary, includes Restaurant Eve, PX and the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, in its list of semifinalists for a prestigious award.
Foodies, rejoice. Alexandria foodies, rejoice even more. The James Beard Foundation has named Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists, which include some well-known Old Town eateries of distinction.
is in the running for “Outstanding Bar Program.” is up for “Outstanding Service,” “Outstanding Wine Program” and “Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic” for Cathal Armstrong.
Greg Engert of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG) has made the first cut for “Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional.” Alexandria-based NRG owns restaurants such as , , and Birch & Barley. NRG Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac was listed by the foundation as "Best Pastry Chef" for Birch & Barley in Washington, D.C.
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The full list (pdf) includes restaurants in Washington as well as all around the country.
Final nominee announcements will be made Mar. 19 and winners announced May 7. The awards are presented each spring at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. Nominees and winners enjoy a weekend of events in New York City.
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