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MAINE FOODIES READ ON...2009 James Beard Nominees are in...

Maine offers some of the most spectacular dining in the country. The 2009 James Beard Foundation nominations are in and we're proud to have such talent right here in the Pine Tree State. Here are this year's Maine Semi-Finalists:

Outstanding Chef: Sam Hayward, Fore Street, Portland, Maine

Outstanding Restaurant: Fore Street, Portland, Maine

Best New Restaurant: Emilista, Portland, Maine

Best Chef, Northeast:

Penelle Chase, Phoebe Chase, Megan Chase, and Ted Lafage, Chase's Daily, Belfast, Maine

Rob Evans, Hugo's, Portland, Maine

Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier, Arrows Restaurant, Ogunquit, Maine

Rich Hanson, Cleonice Bistro, Ellsworth, Maine

Brian Hill, Francine Bistro, Camden, Maine

Five final nominees will be announced March 23rd.

Posted Saturday Mar 07