NEW: Two RI Chefs Named James Beard Semifinalists
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NEW: Two RI Chefs Named James Beard Semifinalists
Derek Wagner at Nick's on Broadway in Providence and Champe Speidel with Persimmon in Bristol were among 21 nominated for "Best Chef Northeast" (see nominees below).
The final nominees will be announced in San Francisco on March 15. It should be noted Persimmon is scheduled to open on the East Side of Providence later this year
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAs GoLocal wrote about the restaurant in 2010, "GoLocalProv's culinarian had dinner at the East Bay's hottest restaurant. Here are the five things he wants you to know.
Attention to detail: Every decision made by chef-owner Champe Speidel is clearly deliberate. From the manicured dining room, daily menu and attentive staff, to the use of Carnaroli rice (instead of Arborio) for its firm texture in the risotto, these details tell me that Persimmon wants me to have an idyllic experience, leaving nothing to chance."
For the full list of nominees, go here.
Northeast Nominees
BEST CHEF: NORTHEAST
Unmi Abkin, Coco & The Cellar Bar, Easthampton, MA
Karen Akunowicz, Myers + Chang, Boston
Tyler Anderson, Millwright’s Restaurant, Simsbury, CT
Erin French, The Lost Kitchen, Freedom, ME
Eric Gabrynowicz, Restaurant North, Armonk, NY
Wesley Genovart, SoLo Farm & Table, South Londonderry, VT
Brian Hill, Francine, Camden, ME
Aaron Josinsky, Misery Loves Co., Winooski, VT
Matt Louis, Moxy Restaurant, Portsmouth, NH
Dan Magill, Arethusa al tavolo, Bantam, CT
Zak Pelaccio, Fish & Game, Hudson, NY
Cassie Piuma, Sarma, Somerville, MA
Susan Regis, Shepard, Cambridge, MA
Guy Reuge, Mirabelle, Stony Brook, NY
Michael Scelfo, Alden & Harlow, Cambridge, MA
Champe Speidel, Persimmon, Bristol, RI
Keiko Suzuki Steinberger, Suzuki’s Sushi Bar, Rockland, ME
Philip Tang, Banyan Bar + Refuge, Boston
Derek Wagner, Nick’s on Broadway, Providence
Mike Wiley and Andrew Taylor, Eventide Oyster Co., Portland, ME
10 Dishes That Show Providence's Love of Bacon
Luxe Burger Bar
5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903
Luxe Burger Bar in Providence features a dish that will satisfy any bacon-holic, ever hear of baconnaise?
The Dish: Ultimate Bacon Burger (Wagyu beef, tempura fried bacon, bacon horseradish cheddar, bacon jam, baconnaise)
Photo: El Keter B. (Yelp)
The American
311 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908
Have you ever wondered where you could get a whole plate of bacon as an appetizer without judgement? May The American be your nirvana.
The Dish: Steakhouse Bacon (Premium smoked bacon, hand cut to a quarter inch thick slice)
Photo: kitchenriffs.com
Hemenway's
121 S Main St, Providence, RI 02903
Seafood and bacon is a match made in heaven...or the sea at Hemenway's.
The Dish: Crab & Lobster Cakes (spicy chipotle aioli, bacon, corn succotash)
Big Tony's
525 Eaton St, Providence, RI 02908
Big Tony's features bacon cheese fries on their menu, simple yet refined.
The Dish: Bacon Cheese Fries (Golden brown steak fries smothered in cheese sauce and bacon)
Photo: Anthony R. (Yelp)
Chez Pascal
960 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906
Chez Pascal makes an intriguing blend of salty and sweet with this appetizer.
The Dish: hot sausage link topped with bacon jam
Cafe Choklad
2 Thomas St, Providence, RI 02903
Previously featured on our list: Rhode Island’s Best BLT’s, Cafe Choklad's BLT is one of the best way to get your daily bacon intake up.
The Dish: Cafe BLT (country white bread, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato)
Kitchen
94 Carpenter St, Providence, RI 02903
Kitchen on Federal Hill is known for giving out massive cuts of bacon on the side for breakfast - yum!
Kartabar
284 Thayer St, Providence, RI 02906
Kartabar on Thayer is a great spot to grab a drink and your bacon fix.
The Dish: Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Jumbo scallops wrapped in bacon served on a skewer, topped with lemon garlic herb butter and a side of cucumber wasabi.
Nick's On Broadway
500 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909
Nick's accompanies their bacon with eggs benedict and hollandaise sauce.
The Dish: Eggs Benedict style with two poached eggs + hollandaise sauce, served over a house-baked buttermilk biscuit, side of bacon
Photo: E C. (Yelp)
Johnny Rockets
269 Thayer St, Providence, RI, 02906
Johnny Rockets was co-founded by Rhode Island native LLoyd Sugarman, and the franchise's Rhode Island Squealer is bacon lover's dream.
The Dish: Rhode Island Squealer (100% fresh all-natural beef, chopped bacon, mesquite seasoning, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lettuce, onions, tomato, mayonnaise, our red red sauce, Cabot sharp white cheddar)
Photo: johnnyrockets.com
