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Orange County Tiki Bar Nominated For James Beard Award
The James Beard Awards, first presented in 1991, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries.
ANAHEIM, CA — An Anaheim tiki bar is truly one of the best in town, after Strong Water Anaheim was nominated for a James Beard Award this week.
The tiki bar and restaurant was selected to be a 2024 James Beard Award Finalist for the award's Outstanding Beverage Program.
According to the James Beard Foundation, the Outstanding Beverage Program Award is presented to a restaurant that demonstrates exceptional care and skill in the pairing of wine and other beverages with food while contributing positively to its broader community.
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The James Beard Awards, first presented in 1991, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries and are often regarded as the “Oscars of culinary arts.” They recognize a range of experiences, from fine-dining restaurants to casual gems, in 22 categories.
Winners will be announced June 10 in a ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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