With James Beard Awards weekend just a few weeks away, the James Beard Foundation is kicking off a series to introduce you to some of this year’s amazing nominees. To start, we asked the Outstanding Restaurant Award presented by acquapannausa nominees: what is your restaurant’s pre-service ritual? Watch to get a glimpse into the hours (and minutes!) leading up to service and what makes this time so special for The Compound, conveniencewest_bbq, langbaanpdx, mixtlicloud, and vestige.restaurant! With this award, JBF and #AcquaPanna honor restaurants that demonstrate consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality, and operations, and a positive impact—reflecting a shared value of supporting those who drive the restaurant industry forward. Catch all the action at the 2024 #JBFA via our livestream. Click the link in the beardfoundation bio to learn more!