KC-area eateries nab James Beard semifinalist nods
TL;DR
Several Kansas City–area restaurants and bars earned James Beard Award semifinalist nods, including The Town Company (Johnny and Helen Leach) in Best Chef: Midwest and Outstanding Pastry Chef, Anjin (Best New Restaurant), Fern Bar’s Diana Condori (Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service), Drastic Measures (Outstanding Bar) in Shawnee, Swetha Newcomb of Of Course Kitchen & Company (Best Chef: Midwest), and FioRito in Wichita (Best Chef: Midwest); Town Company is noted for recognition in two categories. Finalists are announced in early April, with winners in June in Chicago.
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