Watch the Livestream of the JBF Nominees Announcement

Back in February the JBF released its "long list" of restaurant and chef semifinalists, and here now, a livestream of the James Beard Foundation nominee announcement at the The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas.

The nominees announced today are the finalists; winners will then be announced at the James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday, May 7, 2012 at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall in New York City. Here is the list of 2012 James Beard Awards Finalists (updated as things are announced).

Update 3:30 PM EST: The livestream is over, check out the list of 2012 James Beard Awards Finalists.

Video: Livestream of the JBF Finalists Announcement

Update 3:30 PM EST: The livestream is over, check out the list of 2012 James Beard Awards Finalists.

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