The awards are often referred to as
Raleigh, N. C. — Raleigh’s own Ashley Christensen is a finalist for a national James Beard Foundation award.
The awards are often referred to as “The Oscars of Food,” and the Triangle has a legacy of taking home honors.
Christensen, who owns Poole’s,Death and Taxes, Beasley’s,andChucks, is up for the award for best chef in the country.