The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced the semifinalists for its annual Restaurant and Chef Awards, which is considered among the industry’s most prestigious recognitions of culinary talent. Eleven restauranteurs and eight restaurants from Wisconsin are among the nominees, according to a report from BizTimes.
Three Madison chefs are up for the regional honor of Best Chef Midwest:
- Francesco Mangano of Osteria Papavero in Madison; and
- Itaru Nagano and Andrew Kroeger of Fairchild in Madison.
Additionally, Andrew Hutchison of Madison Sourdough in Madison for is up for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker.
Finalists will be announced on March 29, and winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on June 5 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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