2009 James Beard Foundation Awards Nominees. Congrats to the DCers on this Year's List!

Get the full skinny HERE. And the nominees are.............

*Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (D.C., DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA)

Cathal Armstrong
Restaurant Eve
Peter Pastan
Obelisk
Vikram Sunderam
Rasika

*RISING STAR CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD

A chef age 30 or younger who displays an impressive talent and who is likely to have a significant impact on the industry in years to come.

Johnny Monis
Komi

*OUTSTANDING CHEF AWARD

Presented by All-Clad Metalcrafters
A working chef in America whose career has set national industry standards and who has served as an inspiration to other food professionals. Candidates must have been working as chefs for at least the past 5 years.

José Andrés
Minibar