Congratulations are in order to many Twin Cities eateries who have made it to the semi finalist list for the James Beards awards.
Minnesota chefs who made the cut include:
- Mike Brown and James Winberg of Travail Kitchen and Amusements in Robbinsdale
- Steven Brown of Tilia in Minneapolis
- Doug Flicker of Piccolo in Minneapolis
- Russell Klein of Meritage in St. Paul
- Lenny Russo of Heartland Restaurant & Farm Direct Market in St. Paul
- Stewart Woodman of Heidi’s in Minneapolis
In other areas of competition Minnesota also shines:
- Restaurant Alma in Outstanding Restaurant
- Tim McKee of La Belle Vie in Outstanding Chef
- Manny’s Steakhouse in Outstanding Service
- La Belle Vie in Outstanding Bar Program
- The Bachelor Farmer in Best New Restaurant
- Michelle Gayer of the Salty Tart Bakery in Outstanding Pastry Chef
- Sameh Wadi of Saffron Restaurant & Lounge in Rising Star Chef of the Year
- Richard D’Amico and Larry D’Amico of D’Amico & Partners, which operates D’Amico Kitchen, Masa, Gather and Cafe Lurcat and Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis, Campiello in Eden Prairie, Parma 8200 in Bloomington and the D’Amico & Sons chain, in Outstanding Restaurateur