Central Provisions in Portland, a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant

Alison Pray of Portland's Standard Baking Co. is a semifinalist for Outstanding Baker, a new category for 2015.

Owner Andrew Volk tends bar at Portland Hunt & Alpine Club in Portland, nominated for Outstanding Bar Program

Rob Tod, owner of Allagash Brewing Co. in Portland, speaking at a meeting in 2011. For the second year in a row, Tod is a semifinalist for Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Professional

Chef Sam Hayward at his Portland restaurant, Fore Street, a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant

Cara Stadler in the kitchen of her restaurant, Tao Yuan in Brunswick. For the second year in a row, Stadler is a finalist for Rising Star Chef of the Year.

Chef Mike Wiley, left, and Andrew Taylor at their Portland restaurant Eventide Oyster Co., are nominated as a duo for Best Chef, Northeast

For the second year in a row, Masa Miyake, seen here at his Portland flagship, Miyake, is a semifinalist for Best Chef, Northeast.

The dining room at Long Grain in Camden. For the second year in a row, the restaurant's chef, Ravin "Bas" Nakjaroen, is a semifinalist for Best Chef, Northeast.

Chef Brian Hill, who owns Francine Bistro and Seabright in Camden, and Shepherd’s Pie in Rockport, is a semifinalist for Best Chef, Northeast.