These Are The New Yorkers Up for Beards Tonight

For those restaurant industry nerds that can't make it to the awards tonight but want in on that sweet, sweet afterparty action, take note of who is up for a big win tonight, and then follow along with the Eater live blog or the Beard Foundations tweets. Oftentimes, the big restaurants with major hauls (and a handful of others) will switch to an open bar and start releasing the snacks once the gala lets out.

Tom Colicchio, Outstanding Chef
Babbo, Outstanding Restaurant
Daniel, Outstanding Restaurant
Keith McNally, Outstanding Restaurateur
Stephen Starr, Outstanding Restaurateur
Le Grenouille, Outstanding Service
Locanda Verde, Best New Restaurant
Marea, Best New Restaurant
Grégory Pugin of Veritas, Rising Star Chef

Michael Anthony, Best Chef New York City
Wylie Dufresne, Best Chef New York City:
Gabrielle Hamilton, Best Chef New York City
Daniel Humm, Best Chef New York City
Michael White, Best Chef New York City
The Wright, Outstanding Restaurant Design
Choice Market, Outstanding Restaurant Design
The Standard, Outstanding Restaurant Graphics
Terroir, Outstanding Restaurant Graphics
Paul Greico for Terroir and Hearth, Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional
Garret Oliver for Brooklyn Brewery, Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional
Jean Georges, Outstanding Wine Service

Good Luck to everyone.
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