New Orleans 2013 James Beard Award Semifinalists

The James Beard Foundation has just announced its 2013 Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists. The list will be narrowed down to nominees on Monday, March 18th, and the winners will be announced in May 2013 at a gala in New York City. New Orleans makes a decent showing, despite no nod for Pastry Chef, Rising Star Chef (under 30) or Outstanding Restaurateur. Congrats to the following New Orleans' semifinalists:

Borgne, for Best New Restaurant
Donald Link, for Outstanding Chef
Cure, for Outstanding Bar Program
August, for Outstanding Restaurant
Brigtsen's, for Outstanding Service
The Grill Room at the Windsor Court, for Outstanding Wine Program
Justin Devillier, La Petite Grocery, for Best Chef South
Tory McPhail, Commander's Palace, for Best Chef South
Alon Shaya, Domenica, for Best Chef South
Michael Stoltzfus, Coquette, for Best Chef South
Sue Zemanick, Gautreau's, for Best Chef South

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