It’s time once again for the “Oscars” of the Food World. The 2010 James Beard Semifinalists have been announced, and Maine has made another fine showing. Not to sound cliche, but they are all winners in our book, representing us in a most tasteful manner. We’d like to congratulate the following:

Outstanding Restaurant: Fore Street, Portland, ME

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

Best Chef Northeast:

Penelle Chase, Phoebe Chase, Megan Chase, and Ted Lafage, Chase’s Daily, Belfast, ME

Krista Kern Desjarlais, Bresca, Portland, ME

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

Brian Hill, Francine Bistro, Camden, ME

MF&L Staff at Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine.