James Beard Awards

“We are rapidly reaching a critical mass of restaurants, if we haven’t already. There will be a tipping point very soon where some aren’t going to survive.”

Lots of cheese. Lots of wine. Lots of James Beard snubs.

The James Beard nominees are announced, as well as an opening date for The Owner’s Wife.

Rocket 88 Doughnuts closes, Rooster’s Kitchen opens and David Tallent hosts a Restaurant Tallent Redux.

One of Indy’s local chains might be going international with a $20 million sale.

Scratch Truck’s new venture, the James Beard Foundation recognizes Indy chefs and restaurateurs, and new restaurants coming to Circle Centre.

Your guide to Indy’s 2016 James Beard Awards semifinalists.

Every year the James Beard Foundation recognizes five classic restaurants in America, honoring the nation’s top restaurants with timeless appeal, beloved in their regions for high-quality food that reflects the character of their communities. St. Elmo Steak House owners Steve and Craig Huse flew out to New York last week for the 2012 ceremony and took home a hulking medal. See pictures from their Facebook page.