New England bar, restaurateur, chef win prestigious 2026 James Beard Awards
WCVB • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The 2026 James Beard Awards honored a Rhode Island bar, a Maine restaurateur, and a New Hampshire chef for their exceptional contributions to the culinary world.
- Dana Street, founder of several Portland, Maine restaurants, won "Outstanding Restaurateur," competing against finalists from California, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Texas.
- Loma, a small bar in Providence, Rhode Island’s Federal Hill, received the "Best New Bar" award, while Evan Hennessey of Stages in Dover, New Hampshire, won "Best Chef: Northeast."
- The James Beard Awards recognize excellence in food, media, and food systems with a focus on equity, community, and sustainability, often referred to as the "Oscars of the food world."
- Earlier nominee announcements and related restaurant visits were covered by WCVB, highlighting notable establishments in the culinary scene.
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