For Outstanding Restaurant, awarded to an American restaurant in operation for 10-plus years, Naha and Spiaggia are two of 20 nationwide semifinalists. The Outstanding Chef category is also a national award, and returning from last year's final five is Paul Kahan of the Blackbird-Avec-Publican empire. His partner, Donnie Madia, is once again a semifinalist as Outstanding Restaurateur for their One Off Hospitality Group restaurants.