Connecticut
Three Connecticut culinary professionals nominated for James Beard Awards
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – Connecticut has three people up for a James Beard Award.
Two are chefs and one is a beverage director. The trio will travel to Chicago for the awards ceremony happening this weekend.
The James Beard Awards are considered the Oscars of the culinary world. The community sent the group off from Mystic today.
“It’s incredible to see the recognition that’s been so long-deserved finally coming to the state,” said Chef David Standridge of The Shipwright’s Daughter.
“Connecticut wasn’t a place for me in the culinary field. I didn’t think I would grow here,” said Chef David DiStasi of Materia Ristorante. “Fast-forward 20 years, and Connecticut is not that same place anymore.”
The nominees
Chef David Standridge of The Shipwright’s Daughter in Mystic is up for Outstanding Chef.
David DiStasi of Materia Ristorante in Bantam is nominated for Best Chef of the Northeast.
Jade Ayala of The Port of Call in Mystic is nominated for Outstanding Wine and Beverage.
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