The Oscars of the food world, the James Beard Awards, has released its list of 2013 semifinalists. Is your favorite chef or restaurant on the list?

On March 18, the finalists will be announced. The finalists are determined by an independent volunteer panel (restaurant critics, food editors, past winners, etc.) of more than 600 judges from across the country. The panel votes on specific award categories to determine the final five nominees in each category. From there, the winners will be announced on May 6 at an awards ceremony held in New York's Lincoln Center.

See the full list here
Photo by James Beard Foundation