Kuh, Gold nominated for Beard awards

Of the three food writers nationally who are finalists in the top journalism category of this year's James Beard Foundation awards — Craig Clairborne Distinguished Restaurant Reviews — two are from L.A.: Patric Kuh of Los Angeles magazine and Jonathan Gold of LA Weekly. Gold is also up for writing on "spirits, wine or beer." Yes, the Beards cover a lot of categories. Suzanne Goin of Lucques is up for outstanding chef. Winners are announced May 3 in New York; here is today's list of nominees.