Wednesday, May 09, 2012

2012 James Beard Foundation Awards Include a Boston Restaurant, Chef

The 2012 James Beard Foundation restaurant and chef awards have been announced, and a Boston restaurant along with a Boston chef are included among the winners.

The Washington Post reports that No. 9 Park across from Boston Common was chosen in the Outstanding Wine Program category, while Tim Cushman of O Ya in the Leather District was picked  in the Best Chef: Northeast category. The only other award in New England went to Shady Glen in Manchester, CT; the roadside restaurant was one of several James Beard Foundation America's Classics that were picked.

For a complete list of the 2012 James Beard Foundation awards, please go to the link below. (Note: This is a PDF file.)

http://www.jamesbeard.org/sites/default/files/static/additional/050712_JBF_WINNERS.pdf