Off the news: Hawaii nets 9 James Beard Awards nods

Semifinalists for the prestigious, annual James Beard Awards include a whopping nine Hawaii nominees, with four up for national awards: Keoni Regidor (Lehua Restaurant, Hilo), Best Emerging Chef; The Local General Store (Kaimuki), Outstanding Bakery; Hana Quon (The Curb, Kaimuki), Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker; and Dave Newman (Pint + Jigger, Ala Moana Hotel) in a new category, Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service.

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