28 SEMIFINALIST NOMINATIONS GO TO MEMBERS OF THE ICC COMMUNITY
The culinary awards season is just heating up, and each year it brings us such joy to see International Culinary Center alumni and Deans recognized for the excellence they bring to our industry. With the recent announcement of the 2020 semifinalists for the James Beard Awards, we鈥檇 like to congratulate the following ICC alumni [and deans!] on their nominations. We鈥檙e thrilled to announce that this year, 24 ICC alumni and 2 ICC Deans have received a staggering 28 semifinalist nominations for the 2020 Awards and they鈥檙e just getting started. The James Beard Foundation Book & Media Awards are expected to be announced early next month, and we can鈥檛 wait to see some of our other talented graduates recognized for their work outside the kitchen. We鈥檙e so proud to see these talented individuals, and their respective businesses, acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to their craft.
Some of the highlights from this year鈥檚 announcement include the recognition of Sarah Welch, Co Owner and Executive Chef of standout hot-spot, Marrow in Detroit and Peter Prime, Co Owner and Executive Chef of Prime in Washington D.C. One of this year鈥檚 Outstanding Restaurant Award nominees, Restaurant Alma in Minneapolis鈥攐wned by ICC alumnus, Chef Alex Roberts鈥攊s celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year!
Follow us throughout awards season for updates on the James Beard Foundation Media & Book Awards semifinalists, finalists and award winners!
2020 JAMES BEARD AWARD SEMIFINALISTS [LIST OF ICC ALUMNI & DEANS]
2020 Restaurant & Chef Awards
Best New Restaurant:
Cultura, Asheville, NC [Jacob Sessoms, Chef and Co-Founder, Culinary Arts 鈥03 & Pastry Arts 鈥03 ]
Kalaya, Philadelphia, PA [Chutatip Suntaranon, Chef and Co-Founder, Culinary Arts 鈥11 ]
K膩wi, New York, NY [David Chang, Owner, Culinary Arts 鈥01]
Outstanding Baker:
Avery Ruzicka, Manresa Bread, Los Gatos, CA [Culinary Arts 鈥10 & Art of International Bread Baking 鈥11]
Outstanding Bar Program:
Existing Conditions, New York, NY [Dave Arnold, Owner, ICC鈥檚 Associate Dean of Technology]
Outstanding Chef:
David Kinch, Manresa, Los Gatos, CA [ICC Dean]
Maricel Presilla, Cucharamama, Hoboken, NJ [Culinary Techniques 鈥93]
Marc Vetri, Vetri Cucina, Philadelphia, PA [Art of International Bread Baking 鈥98]
Outstanding Hospitality:
Saison, San Francisco, CA [Joshua Skenes, Chef/Owner, Culinary Arts 鈥01]
Outstanding Pastry Chef:
Maggie Huff, Homewood, Dallas, TX [Pastry Arts 鈥05]
Outstanding Restaurant:
Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder, CO [Kelly Jeun, Co-Executive Chef, Italian Culinary Experience 鈥07]
La Morada, New York, NY [Carolina Saavedra, Executive Chef, Professional Culinary Arts 鈥17]
Quince, San Francisco, CA [Aaron Babcock, Sommelier, Intensive Sommelier Training 鈥12]
Restaurant Alma, Minneapolis, MN [Alex Roberts, Chef/Owner, Culinary Arts 鈥93]
Outstanding Wine Program:
Flight Wine Bar, Washington, D.C. [Swati Bose, Co-Owner, Food Business Fundamentals 鈥10]
Outstanding Service:
Saison, San Francisco, CA [Joshua Skenes, Chef/Owner, Culinary Arts 鈥01]
Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder, CO [Kelly Jeun, Co-Executive Chef, Italian Culinary Experience 鈥07]
Rising Star Chef of the Year:
Rikki Giambruno, Hyacinth, St. Paul, MN [Culinary Arts 鈥12]
Zo毛 Kanan, Simon & The Whale, New York, NY [Pastry Arts 鈥10]
Best Chef: California:
Joshua Skenes, Saison, San Francisco, CA [Culinary Arts 鈥01]
Best Chef: Great Lakes:
Sarah Welch, Marrow, Detroit, MI [Culinary Arts 鈥10]
Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic:
Joey Baldino, Zeppoli, Collinswood, NJ [Culinary Arts 鈥02]
Peter Prime, Cane, Washington, D.C. [Culinary Arts 鈥05]
Best Chef: Midwest:
Nicholas Goellner, The Antler Room, Kansas City, MO [Culinary Arts 鈥08]
Vaughn Good, Fox and Pearl, Kansas City, MO [Culinary Arts 鈥11]
Best Chef: New York State:
Jeremiah Stone and Fabi谩n von Hauske, Wildair, New York, NY [Culinary Arts, 鈥07 and Culinary Arts 鈥09 | Pastry Arts 鈥10, respectively]
Scott Tacinelli and Angie Rito, Don Angie, New York, NY [Culinary Arts 鈥08]
Best Chef: Southeast:
Annie Pettry, Decca, Louisville, KY [Culinary Arts 鈥07]
For the full list of 2020 James Beard Award Semifinalists, .
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