The James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Nominees will be announced on March 29 at a 9 a.m. event at Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum — a first for Nashville.
According to a release, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. will team with Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum to undertake the national event.
From left: Slim & Husky's founders Emanuel Reed, Clinton Gray and Derrick Moore
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