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James Beard Restaurant Award Semifinalists Include Many Minnesotans
Best Chef - Midwest:
- Mike Brown, Bob Gerken and James Winberg of Travail Kitchen and Amusements, Robbinsdale
- Lenny Russo of Heartland Restaurant & Farm Direct Market, St. Paul
- Steven Brown of Tilia, Minneapolis
- Mike DeCamp of La Belle Vie, Minneapolis
- Doug Flicker of Piccolo, Minneapolis
- Michelle Gayer of the Salty Tart, Minneapolis
- Jack Riebel of Butcher & the Boar, Minneapolis
- Sameh Wadi of Saffron Restaurant & Lounge, Minneapolis.
Previous Best Chef - Midwest winners:
- 2009 - Tim McKee of La Belle Vie, Minneapolis
- 2010 - Alex Roberts of Restaurant Alma, Minneapolis
- 2011 - Isaac Becker of 112 Eatery, Minneapolis
Other Award Semifinalists:
- Outstanding Restaurant: Lucia’s, Minneapolis
- Outstanding Chef: Tim McKee of La Belle Vie, Minneapolis
- Outstanding Pastry Chef: Steve Horton of Rustica, Minneapolis
- Rising Star Chef of the Year: Jamie Malone of Sea Change, Minneapolis
- Outstanding Service: Sapor Cafe and Bar, Minneapolis
- Outstanding Bar Program: Marvel Bar, Minneapolis
- Outstanding Restaurateur: Kim Bartmann, owner of Bryant-Lake Bowl, Barbette, Red Stag Supperclub and Pat’s Tap, all in Minneapolis
- Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Professional: Eric Seed, owner of Haus Alpenz, Edina
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