This year’s James Beard Foundation Awards list of restaurant and chef nominees were announced this morning.
Of the 11 Maine semifinalists, The Quarry in Monson has earned a spot as a final nominee in the Outstanding Hospitality category. Congratulations to chef/owner Marilou Ranta and her team!
After a final round of evaluation and voting, this year’s Beard Awards winners will be announced on Monday June 5th in Chicago.
Related information:
- Maine Award Winners, Nominees and Semifinalists – a complete digest of winners and nominees from 2008 to 2023.
- Award and Nomination Process – learn more about the award nominations process.
- Award Categories – see the list of categories and eligibility requirements.
- James Beard in Portland – read about the time James Beard himself taught cooking classes in Portland in 1964.