Today the James Beard Foundation released its list of finalists in the 2018 Restaurant and Chef Awards in a live stream this morning. The 2018 James Beard Awards Gala will be held at on May 7 in Chicago. Winners of the 2018 James Beard Media Awards will be announced on April 27 in New York City. Congratulations to all the names and teams from the Lowcountry. Tune in the next months to see how far they will go.

Here’s the list of Charleston Finalists:

Local Impact Journalism: Hanna Raskin

Craig Claiborne Distinguished Restaurant Review Award: Hanna Raskin

Outstanding Wine Program: FIG, Charleston

Best Chef: Southeast: Rodney Scott, Rodney Scott’s BBQ

Again, congratulations to the finalists for Charleston. There may not be many names, but they shall forge ahead and perhaps bring home those big medals to the Lowcountry. Eater has the entire list here.

• Here Are the 2018 James Beard Awards Restaurant, Chef, and Media Finalists [EN]