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Winner Recap!

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JBF Editors

Mon, May 16, 2016

Rising Star Chef of the Year: Danny Bowien, …

Rising Star Chef of the Year: Danny Bowien, Mission Chinese Food, San Francisco and NYC

America’s Classic: Keens Steakhouse, NYC

Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional: Merry Edwards, Merry Edwards Winery, Sebastopol, CA

Outstanding Wine Program: Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder, CO

Outstanding Bar Program: The Aviary, Chicago