JBA Nominations with Providence Cicero
And the nominees are…
The nominees for the James Beard Awards were announced this week. Providence Cicero, chair of the James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards committee, joins Andrew and Molly to discuss the nomination and selection process. They share insight into how winners are chosen and offer their picks and predictions for this year’s awards. The hosts also react to Travel Channel’s More Chowdown Countdown and compare their own favorite spots to the program’s selections.
Where are your top places to chowdown?
Andrew and Molly suggest several alternatives that might top More Chowdown Countdown’s list. What are your go-to places for these classic dishes? Share your favorites in the comments.
- Cheeseburger (Andrew & Molly: 5-8 Club, Lexie’s Joint)
- Pizza (Beau Jo’s)
- Sandwiches (Carnegie Deli, Lardo, Mother’s Restaurant, The Fifty/50)
- Crab (Faidley Seafood)
- BBQ (Franklin BBQ, Vitek’s BBQ)
- Italian sausages (Glorioso’s Italian Market)
- Breakfast (Grizzy Manor)
- Wings (Knockback Nat’s)
- Steak (Kravings, Peter Luger Steakhouse)
- Hot Dog (Pinks)
- Fried chicken (Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack, Two Sister’s Kitchen)
- Meat and potatoes (Suppenkuche)
- Cheesesteak (Tony Luke’s)
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