Congratulations, James Beard Finalists!

Several past Top Cheftestants from both the mothership and Top Chef Masters have been nominated for 2012 James Beard awards. Congratulations and good luck to:

Master Jody Adams, Rialto, Cambridge, MA
Master Tony Mantuano, Spiaggia, Chicago
Season 6 Kevin Gillespie, Woodfire Grill, Atlanta
Season 4 Stephanie Izard, Girl & the Goat, Chicago
Season 6 Bryan Voltaggio, Volt, Frederick, MD
Master Wylie Dufresne, wd~50, New York
Master Anita Lo, Annisa, New York
Master George Mendes, Aldea, New York
Master Jonathan Waxman, Barbuto, New York
Master Naomi Pomeroy, Beast, Portland, OR
Master Michael Chiarello, Bottega, Yountville, CA
Master Michael Cimarusti, Providence, Los Angeles
Master John Rivera Sedlar, Rivera, Los Angeles
Master Hugh Acheson, Five and Ten, Athens, GA
Season 9 Edward Lee, 610 Magnolia, Louisville, KY
Season 5 Jeff Mcinnis, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, Miami Beach, Fl
Season 9 Paul Qui, Uchi, Austin, TX

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