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As Georgia continues to make its mark on the national food scene, seven restaurants from our state were named semifinalists for a James Beard Award, the most prestigious honor in the culinary world.
Every year since 1991 the James Beard Foundation has recognized chefs and restaurants covering all levels of dining, from casual street food to fine dining establishments. The Georgia nominees this year are:
• Atsushi Hayakawa, Hayakawa, Atlanta
• Cooks & Soldiers, Atlanta
• Pete Amadhanirundr, Puma Yu’s, Athens
• Arnaldo Castillo, Tio Lucho’s, Atlanta
• Erika Council, Bomb Biscuits, Atlanta
• Rod Lassiter and Parnass Savang, Talat Market, Atlanta
• Duane Nutter, Southern National, Atlanta
– Staff Report, The Georgia 100