The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists in the 2012 Restaurant and Chef Awards. The finalists will be announced on March 19th in Las Vegas. Here is a list of the semifinalists from Washington state. Congratulations to all the semifinalists, and best of luck on March 19th!
Best New Restaurant
Altura - Seattle
Outstanding Bar Program
The Zig Zag Cafe - Seattle
Outstanding Chef
Holly Smith - Cafe Juanita - Kirkland, WA
Outstanding Restaurant
Canlis - Seattle
Outstanding Restauranteur
Tom Douglas - Tom Douglas Restaurants - Seattle
Outstanding Wine Program
Canlis - Seattle
Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional
Alex Golitzin - Quilceda Creek Vintners - Snohomish, WA
Rising Star Chef of the Year
Blaine Wetzel - The Willows Inn - Lummi Island, WA
Best Chef: Northwest
Chris Ainsworth - Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen - Walla Walla, WA
Matt Costello - The Inn at Langley - Langley, WA
Matt Dillon - Sitka & Spruce - Seattle
Renee Erickson - Boat Street Cafe - Seattle
Jason Franey - Canlis - Seattle
Ethan Stowell - Staple & Fancy Mercantile - Seattle
Jason Stratton - Spinasse - Seattle
Rachel Yang & Seif Chirchi - Joule - Seattle
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