St. Pete chef is a James Beard Award semifinalist
February 5, 2025 - The James Beard Foundation has announced that Chef Lee Wolen, who will helm The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club’s new restaurant, Elliot Aster, is a semifinalist for its prestigious Outstanding Chef Award. The organization will announce finalists April 2, and the winners in June. Wolen, known for his contributions to Chicago’s culinary scene, will soon open Elliot Aster with the Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant Group.