The Foodology Collective

I just have to give a quick shout out to all the North Carolina people/places nominated for a James Beard award:

For outstanding restaurateur:

Dennis Quaintance, Nancy King Quaintance, and Mike Weaver, Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants, Greensboro, N.C.

For outstanding restaurant:

Magnolia Grill, Durham, North Carolina

For outstanding wine and spirits professional:

Eric Solomon, Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, N.C.

For best chef, Southeast:

Mark Hibbs, Ratcliffe on the Green, Charlotte, N.C.

Scott Howell, Nana’s, Durham, N.C.

Bruce Moffett, Barrington’s Restaurant, Charlotte, N.C.

Andrea Reusing, Lantern, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Bill Smith, Crook’s Corner, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Chip Smith, Bonne Soiree, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Congrats to all and good luck!

Full list of James Beard semifinalists