James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019

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Congratulations are in order!

The James Beard Foundation has announced its awards semifinalists for what is considered the greatest distinction in the restaurant industry, and New Orleans is well-represented.

Neighborhood South Market chefs Kelly Fields of Willa Jean and Michael Gulotta of Maypop have both been selected as semi-finalists for this prestigious award.

This is the “long list;” the “short list” of finalists will be announced March 27 and the winners will named in Chicago on May 6.

See the full coverage in Eater.