Semifinalists announced for Beard awards

NEW YORK —The James Beard Foundation has named the 397 semifinalists for its annual awards, which go to restaurants, chefs, restaurateurs and wine and spirits professionals across the country.

This is the second year the James Beard Foundation has published the names of the semifinalists. The organization began the practice after the 2008 list was leaked by one of the judges. —The James Beard Foundation has named the 397 semifinalists for its