No winners were announced for the James Beard Awards in Massachusetts on Monday evening.
- However, the event did acknowledge Sullivan’s Castle Island with a mention for being awarded as one of America’s Classics back in February.
Why it matters:
This is the most significant event in the culinary industry.
Driving the news:
Jungsik Yim, the seasoned chef at the helm of the Korean restaurant Jungsik in New York, was honored with the Outstanding Chef Award, surpassing Sarma’s Cassie Piuma.
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Brookline’s
Merai
Lost out to Puerto Rico-based Identidad Cocktail Bar as the top choice for best new bar. - Kim from Sky Haneul at Gift Horse in Providence claimed victory for the title of Best Chef: Northeast, surpassing Erin Miller who owns Urban Hearth along with three additional competitors.
Yes, but:
Brendan and Adrian Sullivan attended the celebration in Chicago for their accolade, four months following their victory at the James Beard Foundation awards.
- “It’s so surreal to be in the company that we’re in tonight … It’s a ‘pinch-me moment,'” Adrian Sullivan tells .
What they’re saying:
Brendan Sullivan states, “‘This accolade isn’t solely for our family. It’s meant for the whole city of Boston, the entirety of Massachusetts, and truly the broader New England region.'”
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