Atlanta Restaurants Named As Semifinalists For 2015 James Beard Awards
The “Oscars of the food world” have announced its semifinalists, and some familiar Atlanta restaurants are among those vying for a top spot.
Lusca, the new restaurant by chefs/owners Angus Brown (Octopus Bar) and Nhan Le (Octopus Bar, So Ba), earned recognition as a semifinalist for “Best New Restaurant.” Chef Brown told WABE he was thrilled to hear the news.
“It was surreal seeing our name on that list with so many other great restaurants we admire from around the country. It’s a dream come true to be nominated for a James Beard Award and makes all the hard work worthwhile. Being from Atlanta, it’s especially exciting to represent the city in the Best New Restaurant category this year!” Brown said.
Finalists for the awards are announced March 24, and the winners will be named at a ceremony on April 24 in New York.
Check out all of the Atlanta and Decatur’s semifinalists below. The full list of semifinalists is available on the James Beard website.
Best New Restaurant
Lusca
Outstanding Bar Program
Kimball House
Outstanding Pastry Chef
Pamela Moxley, Miller Union,
Outstanding Restaurant
Bacchanalia
Outstanding Restauranteur
Ford Fry (The Optimist, JCT, King + Duke, etc.)
Outstanding Service
One Flew South
Outstanding Wine Program
Miller Union
Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional
Steven Grubbs, Empire State South
Rising Star of the Year
Landon Thompson, Cooks and Soldiers
Best Chef, Southeast
Billy Allin, Cakes and Ale
Kevin Gillespie, Gunshow
Todd Ginsberg, The General Muir
Steven Satterfield, Miller Union