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The James Beard Foundation announced its 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists. The James Beard Awards, considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive. And the local nominees are:

Outstanding Restaurateur
  • Ashok Bajaj, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group (Rasika, Bindaas, Annabelle, and others), Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Chef
  • Peter Chang, Peter Chang, Virginia and Maryland
  • Cindy Wolf, Charleston, Baltimore
Outstanding Restaurant
  • Métier, Washington, D.C.
Emerging Chef
  • Angel Barreto, Anju, Washington, D.C.
Best New Restaurant
  • NiHao, Baltimore
  • Oyster Oyster, Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Pastry Chef
  • Anne Specker, Kinship, Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Wine Program
  • Maydan, Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Bar Program
  • barmini by José Andrés, Washington, D.C.
Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA)
  • Angel Barreto, Anju, Washington, D.C.
  • Amy Brandwein, Centrolina, Washington, D.C.
  • Matt Hill, Ruthie’s All-Day, Arlington, Virginia
  • Peter Prime, Cane, Washington, D.C.
  • Carlos Raba, Clavel Mezcaleria, Baltimore
  • Michael Rafidi, Albi, Washington, D.C.
  • Yuan Tang, Rooster & Owl, Washington, D.C.
The final nominee list will be posted on Wednesday, March 16, and all winners will be announced at the Chicago gala on Monday, June 13. — The full list of 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists can be found on the James Beard Foundation website.