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Other local nomination winners are Steve Phelps of Indigenous in Sarasota, Joey Redner of Cigar City Brewing and Chef Jeannie Pierola of Edison: Food+Drink Lab. Well known for his seafood dishes and sustainability practices, Steve Phelps was awarded Semi-Finalist for Best Chef in ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ the Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Sprits Professional category. Joey is the founder and CEO of Cigar City Brewing, with his favorite being their special release Big Sound Scotch Ale. If you haven’t been to Edison in Tampa, it’s a must and very demonstrative of award-worthy talent. Chef Jeannie Pierola has been awarded the James Beard Semi-Finalist award four times, assimilating her Cuban and Spanish roots into plated modern and artful culinary displays. It is apparent from the restaurant’s setting, knowledgeable staff, and the attention to detail in each dish that she is in it to win it. Since the odds of receiving such a nomination are very low, we are elated to have such recognized individuals within the Tampa Bay area. We can only imagine as the food scene here ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ together with support and encouragement for those in our local food industry who continue to push the boundaries and make unique dining experiences. This not only keeps them around, but also ultimately grants them and our region much deserved recognition. WATERFRONT DINING ON OLD TAMPA BAY 7700 Courtney Campbell Causeway BayHarborTampa.com | Phone: (813) 281-8900


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