Here are the 2018 James Beard Awards semifinalists

Plus, a review of a thrilling new restaurant in Houston | [View on the web]( CHEF’S SPECIAL [HOUSTON’S THEODORE REX IS ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST EXCITING RESTAURANTS RIGHT NOW]( Chef Justin Yu’s offbeat, electric, and delicious cooking is on full display at his new restaurant. [For more of critic Bill Addison’s dispatches from the road, click here to get his newsletter every two weeks.]( [a dish at Theodore Rex]( Photo: Bill Addison ENTRÉE [Here are the 2018 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef semifinalists]( The list includes nominees for Outstanding Chef, Rising Star Chef, Outstanding Restaurant, Best New Restaurant, and more. [This year’s James Beard Awards semifinalist list reckons with #MeToo]( In the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, the Spotted Pig is out of the running. [Amy Schumer just married James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Fischer]( The guest list for the surprise wedding included stars like Larry David, Jennifer Aniston, and Jake Gyllenhaal. [20 questions that explain René Redzepi’s relaunch of Noma]( The influential Copenhagen restaurant, opening tonight, has been reborn with sea snails and a “Darth Vader octopus.” [Say goodbye to McDonald’s cheeseburger Happy Meal]( The cheese apparently added too many calories. TOAST OF THE TOWN [THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO OAXACAN CUISINE IN LOS ANGELES]( Where to find the best mole, tlayudas, parrilladas, and more in the second-largest center of Oaxacan restaurants in the world (second only to Oaxaca itself). For all the latest LA dining intel, [subscribe to Eater LA's newsletter](. [Parrillada at Las 7 Regiones]( Photo: Wonho Frank Lee eye candy [WATCH: SAMPLING AROMATIC TRINIDADIAN CURRY GOAT IN SEATTLE]( [curry goat]( GIF: Eater Video Did a friend [forward you]( this email? [Subscribe now to get Eater in your inbox](. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Manage your [email preferences](, or [unsubscribe]( to stop receiving emails from Eater. Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved.