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These DC Restaurants, Chefs Were Named James Beard Award Semifinalists

Several Washington DC chefs and restaurants have made it to the semifinals of the 2023 James Beard Awards.

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The foundation will announce the winners on Monday, June 5, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. 

Outstanding Restaurateur

  • Michael Reginbogin and Jason Berry of KNEAD Hospitality + Design. The company operates several restaurants in the area, including MI VIDA, Lil’ SUCCOTASH, and GATSBY. 

Outstanding Chef 

  • Rob Rubba, Oyster Oyster

Emerging Chef Presented by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

  • Elias Taddesse, Mélange

Outstanding Restaurant Presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water 

  • RIS

Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program

  • Flight Wine Bar

Outstanding Bar

  • Allegory

Best New Restaurant

  • Causa

Best Chefs by region Presented by Capitol One 

  • David Deshaies, L'Ardente
  • Enrique Limardo, Seven Reasons
  • Peter Prime, Bammy's
  • Michael Rafidi, Albi
  • Ryan Ratino, Bresca
  • Omar Rodriguez, Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
  • Kevin Tien, Moon Rabbit, Washington

The James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards was established in 1990 and first awarded in 1991. They are one of five separate recognition programs of the Awards. 

The 2023 Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists are recognized across 23 categories, including the new Award for Outstanding Bakery. To view all semifinalists, click here.

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