James Beard Foundation announces 2012 Semifinal Nominations

http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2012_JB ... ALISTS.pdf

Big nominations again for Chef Anthony Lamas at Seviche and Chef Edward Lee at 610 Magnolia, both nominated for Best Chef Southeast and both at the helms of two of the best restaurants in Louisville/the country; they're really making this town look good.

A huge nomination for Harvest as well with being nominated for Best New Restaurant in the country and The Oakroom at The Seelbach getting a nod for best service in the country.

Great nominations and restaurants all around, huge for Louisville.

Also noticed Ouita Michel, Holly Hill Inn, Midway, KY!

[Robin Garr]

Great nominations and restaurants all around, huge for Louisville.

Big cheers to Harvest. I've been watching allot of documentaries about genetically modified and genetically engineered foods and that is exactly why Harvest is nominated for best new restaurant by James Beard Foundation. Great to see local and sustainable food from KY is getting such great recognition. No one wants to eat GM and GE food.

The Oak Room gets a nomination, too, for outstanding service. But in looking at the lists of Best Chefs, does it strike anyone else as odd to see Indianapolis in the Great Lakes section?