List of James Beard Nominees Includes Five Dallas Chefs

The “long list” of nominees for this year’s James Beard Awards has been sent to the judges, and this year, five chefs from Dallas are (possibly) in the running:

• Best Chef: Southwest: Anthony Bombaci of Nana and Sharon Hage of York Street
• Outstanding Pastry Chef: Dunia Borga of La Duni
• Outstanding Chef: Stephan Pyles of Stephan Pyles
• Best New Restaurant: Fearings

After this, the list is narrowed to five in each category before the final vote. Cross your fingers for our locals.