/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/45970238/jbfa.0.0.jpg)
The finalists for the 2015 James Beard Foundation Awards have just been announced, and New Orleans racked up seven nominations. Congratulations are in order for the following fabulous finalists:
Best Chef South
Slade Rushing, Brennan's
Justin Devillier, La Petite Grocery
Alon Shaya, Domenica
Outstanding Chef
Donald Link, Herbsaint
Oustanding Restaurateur
JoAnn Clevenger, Upperline
Oustanding Bar Program
Arnaud's French 75
Oustanding Service
Restaurant August
Also hailing from New Orleans: Podcast finalist for Gravy, Tina Antolini, and Journalism: Dining & Travel finalist Brett Martin for "How The Vikings Conquered Dinner" from GQ.