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Today, at an event out in Las Vegas, the James Beard Foundation announced the final nominees for the 2011 James Beard Awards. Denver's own Jennifer Jasinski of Rioja is a finalist for Best Chef Southwest and Boulder's Frasca Food and Wine is up for Outstanding Wine Program. The awards will take place at a gala event on Monday, May 7 at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, and Eater will be there live to document the goings on. Head over to Eater National for the full list.
· Here are the 2012 JBF Awards Finalists [EN]
· Eater Liveblogging the 2012 JBF Awards [ENY]