A big fat attachment arrived today, listing all the nominees for James Beard Awards. These awards are important to foodservice professionals. The nominees for Best Northeast Regional Chef included Tony Maws from Craigie on Main, Michael Leviton of Lumiere in Newton, Marc Orfaly of Pigalle in Bay Village and the chefs at Hugo’s in Portlant, Maine and Arrows in Ogunquit, Maine. Corby Kummer was nominated for his food columns in The Atlantic. Three former Bostonians were nominated: Suzanne Goins now cooks in LA, writer Alan Richman once worked at The Globe but now types for GQ, and artist/designer Steve Solomon, formerly of Pizzeria Regina, Michela’s and Rialto. Solomon was nominated for his graphic work at Terroir wine bar.