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Baton Rouge bartender named semifinalist for new James Beard Award category

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A bartender at a Baton Rouge restaurant’s hidden gem speakeasy was named a semifinalist for a 2025 James Beard Award.

The prestigious culinary award recognizes the best in the restaurant industry from fine dining to casual eateries. Semifinalists are recognized for 25 award categories. New categories this year: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service.

Alan Walter, a bartender at The Brakes Bar in Baton Rouge, was named a semifinalist in the new Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service category. The bar is located inside Mid City’s Spoke & Hub on Government Street.

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