"Chef Katie Button, and husband Felix Méana, were nominated in two categories for their reservation-only, Spanish concept, Cúrate: Best Chef Southeast and Outstanding Hospitality. Button is one of the Susan Luccis of the Beard awards, so it will be interesting to see if she brings the medal home to Asheville. Fried eggplant drizzled with local honey (berenjenas con miel) pairs well with shrimp sauteed with garlic and bay (gambas al ajillo)." - Stephanie Burnette