James Beard Semifinalists Announced

Several Southern California restaurants have been designated as semifinalists for the James Beard Award. Among them is M.B. Post in Manhattan Beach, which was nominated for best new restaurant. 


Finalists are narrowed down by a panel of more than 550 judges from a group of semifinalists chosen from over 57,000 entries received this year. 


The winners will be announced on March 19 at the Palazzo in Las Vegas. Download the full list of restaurants here.