James Beard Awards Recognizes Local Restaurateurs

The James Beard Awards are often called the Oscars of the Food World. Of this year's finalists seven of the nominees including four in the chef and restaurant categories have ties to Greater Boston. We break down the local nominees.

Tiffani Faison, Tiger Mama, Boston

James Mark, North, Providence

Tony Messina, Uni, Boston

Cassie Piuma, Sarma, Somerville, MA

Benjamin Sukle, Oberlin, Providence

Jacqueline Cain, deputy food editor for Boston Magazine. She tweets @jackie_cain.