Three Rhode Island chefs are semi-finalists for this year's James Beard awards. They are James Mark of Big King and Derek Wagner of Nicks on Broadway, both in Providence in the Best Chef in the Northeast category, which includes all of New England. Mariana Gonzalez-Trasvina of Bar Cino in Newport is a nominee in the Rising Star Chef of the Year category. The finalists will be announced on March 25th.
