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Eater
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
D.C.'s Own Carlos Delgado of Causa Wins a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
Carlos Delgado of Causa and Bar Amazonia has taken home the illustrious James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic. The James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its 35th-annual Restaurant and Chef Awards during a glitzy Monday night gala at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Well-dressed hospitality professionals were crowned coveted medals across dozens of categories in what is largely considered the Oscars of the food world. Read the full list of winners here. In nearby Baltimore, fine dining American stalwart Charleston received the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program in the country. Delgado, who oversees two Peruvian restaurants in D.C. — tasting menu-centric Causa and the pisco-fueled standout Bar Amazonia located upstairs — was one of five finalists for the city, though others did not advance to the final award. With a Peruvian flag in tow, Delgado brought his chef de cuisine Alex Lazo onstage, calling him his 'right-hand man' who 'works with me every day.' Pulling off two restaurants in one space 'is a lot of hard work,' he notes, especially since both debuted at once during the pandemic. 'This whole thing is an immigrant's dream of mine since I was a little kid,' says Delgado, noting it's his grandmother who taught him how to cook. Presenter Marcus Samuelsson, the celebrity chef who just opened his first D.C. restaurant (Marcus DC) in NoMa, handed Delgado the award. Just like when Causa was a best new restaurant finalist at the Chicago ceremony in 2023, Delgado admits he 'didn't write a speech' for last night's win. Delgado faced impressive competition in his category, from nominees such as fellow D.C. chef Henji Cheung of Queen's English, Philly's Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi & Izakaya and Amanda Shulman of Her Place Supper Club, and Dan Richer of Razza in Jersey City, N.J. It wasn't a total loss for Philadelphia, which saw Phila Lorn of stunner Cambodian restaurant Mawn win in the Emerging Chef category. A D.C.-proper chef hasn't won the Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic award since 2019, when Filipino chef Tom Cunanan took the title for (now-closed) Bad Saint. Last evening also marked a huge win for Charleston's vet chef Cindy Wolf, who was a James Beard finalist for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic in 2006, 2008; and every year from 2014 to 2019. Around since 1997 in Harbor East, this was the first time Charleston won for its wine program. Wine director Lindsay Willey oversees the 1,100-bottle list. Meanwhile, every other D.C. finalist for 2025 ultimately didn't take home a medal. That included Moon Rabbit's Susan Bae, who was up for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker for the second year in a row; Fried Rice Collective's Scott Drewno and Danny Lee of Anju, Chiko, and I Egg You (Outstanding Restaurateur); and Mita in Shaw (Best New Restaurant). D.C. chefs took home big nationwide accolades in 2024, with Perry's Masako Morishita winning Emerging Chef of the Year and Albi's Michael Rafidi named Outstanding Chef (a title that went to Oyster Oyster's Rob Rubba in 2023). Soon after opening, Causa was named one of Eater's Best New Restaurants in America and earned its first Michelin star. Lima-born Delgado previously honed his craft under José Andrés as the longtime executive chef at Penn Quarter's China Chilcano. He's busier than ever these days, as the newly named culinary director of the Wharf's sparkling Mediterranean restaurant La Vie. During a post-awards segment – the first of its kind during the VIP after-party at Chicago's Union Station – a medal-donning Delgado was pulled aside to recap his win. He thanked his daughter Sophia and son Matteo for the honor, and says he's already picked out a spot at Causa for the award (which is where he also keeps Eater's tomato can). The Media Awards hosted by Padma Lakshmi took place on Saturday, June 14 — read the full winners list here . Disclosure: Some Vox Media staff members are part of the voting body for the James Beard Awards. Eater is partnering with the James Beard Foundation to livestream the awards in 2025. All editorial content is produced independently of the James Beard Foundation. See More:
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rockford's LimaMar restaurant to close permanently on April 30
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford's Peruvian restaurant, LimaMar, announced it will be shutting down permanently. The eatery, located at 221 E. State Street, served Peruvian cuisine, like Ceviche, Conchitas and Causa. LimaMar was the brainchild of owners Ross and Rosana Terry, who hoped to bring Rosana's Peruvian heritage to life in Rockford when they opened in 2019. 'It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our restaurant after six years. After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close. Our last day of operation will be April 30th,' the owners wrote on 'Thank you, Rockford, for being a part of our LimaMar family for all these amazing years. Until we meet again, keep the memories of your favorite cocktails and dishes close to your heart. With love from the LimaMar crew,' the restaurant team added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Here are the 2025 James Beard Award finalists for D.C.
The James Beard Foundation announced finalists for the 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards, whittled down from the long list of semifinalists. Why it matters: The Beards are like the Oscars of the bar and restaurant world, and even if you don't win, making the final cut is a big achievement. The big picture: D.C. chefs and restaurants were strongly featured among the semifinalists with nearly 20 nominees across ten categories. Only five are finalists in four categories (compared to seven finalists last year). Mita Outstanding Restaurateur Scott Drewno and Danny Lee, The Fried Rice Collective (Anju, Chiko, and I Egg You) Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA) Henji Cheung, Queen's English Carlos Delgado, Causa and Amazonia Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker Susan Bae, Moon Rabbit Between the lines: Mita, a Latin "vegetable experience" in Shaw, also recently earned its first Michelin star, joining Peruvian tasting room Causa. What's new: Three new categories center around cocktails and other beverages: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Two locals made the semifinals, but didn't join the finalists: Adams Morgan caipirinha spot Bar Cana (Best New Bar), and Andra "AJ" Johnson of Serenata (cocktail pro). Zoom out: In the greater region, Baltimore's Charleston is a finalist for Outstanding Wine. Meanwhile, the Beard Foundation also bestows several achievement awards. New this year are Impact Awards, which "recognize changemakers actively working to push for standards that create a more equitable, sustainable, and economically viable restaurant industry and food system for producers, workers, and consumers alike." Seanicaa Edwards Herron, founder and executive director of the D.C.-area based Freedmen Heirs Foundation is one of the honorees. The nonprofit aims to transform U.S. agriculture by promoting and supporting Black-owned farms and Black farmers, and connecting them with consumers. What's next: The winners will be celebrated at a ceremony in Chicago on June 16.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Get Your Summer Body at Bloom Wellness Center
Summer may not be around the corner, but now is the time to start working on our summer body. Gabriela Estrada and her team at Bloom Wellness Center can help make you look fit with non-invasive body sculpting. Spirit Day: Appletini 3 oz Apple Juice 2 oz Lemon Juice 3 oz Vodka In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine ingredients. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Good Day Stateline's Spirit Day is sponsored by LimaMar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar at 221 E. State Street in downtown Rockford. LimaMar is the brainchild of owners Ross and Rosana Terry, who hoped to bring Rosana's Peruvian heritage to life in Rockford when they opened in 2019. From the rich authentic décor that you'll find on every wall inside the cozy space, to the dishes that Rosana creates in the kitchen, Peruvian culture takes center stage at LimaMar. The menu is filled with traditional Peruvian dishes like Ceviche, Conchitas and Causa, which find their roots in Japanese, Chinese and Spanish cuisine. You'll find Peruvian influences on the cocktail menu, too, with Peru's most popular alcohol, Pisco, in many of their inventive drinks. The most popular cocktail in Peru is the Piscosour, it's so popular there's an entire day devoted to celebrating it each year. LimaMar lives by the motto, 'We eat with our vision first, then comes the notes of the aroma & your palate will tell you the rest.'.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bring Any Event to Life with Envizion Operations
For birthdays, corporate parties, galas, and other events that require you to plan intricately, let Envizion Operations handle it. Envizion Operations is a project and event management company ready to bring your vision to life. Austin Taylor-Hyatt, the founder and owner, said she decided to capitalize off her abilities to plan events after being told numerous times that she's exceptional at it. Envizion Operations has only been up and running for two years, but they've already been a part of many huge projects in Rockford. For more information about Envizion Operations, head to Spirit Day: Love Potion #9 3 oz Gin 1 oz Simple Syrup 1 oz Cranberry Juice 1 oz Lemon Juice 1 Egg White In a cocktail shaker, combine ingredients and dry shake (shake without ice). Add ice to the shaker, and shake again until cold. Strain into a coupe glass, and enjoy. Good Day Stateline's Spirit Day is sponsored by LimaMar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar at 221 E. State Street in downtown Rockford. LimaMar is the brainchild of owners Ross and Rosana Terry, who hoped to bring Rosana's Peruvian heritage to life in Rockford when they opened in 2019. From the rich authentic décor that you'll find on every wall inside the cozy space, to the dishes that Rosana creates in the kitchen, Peruvian culture takes center stage at LimaMar. The menu is filled with traditional Peruvian dishes like Ceviche, Conchitas and Causa, which find their roots in Japanese, Chinese and Spanish cuisine. You'll find Peruvian influences on the cocktail menu, too, with Peru's most popular alcohol, Pisco, in many of their inventive drinks. The most popular cocktail in Peru is the Piscosour, it's so popular there's an entire day devoted to celebrating it each year. LimaMar lives by the motto, 'We eat with our vision first, then comes the notes of the aroma & your palate will tell you the rest.'.
