25 Feb 2014 25.02.2014 ACFCFCChefs ACF News congratulations, James Beard No Comments A huge congrats to Hari Pulapaka, CEC! He was announced as a 2014 James Beard Foundation award semifinalist for Best Chef: South today. Pulapaka is executive chef/co-owner of Cress in Deland, Fla. and a member of ACF Central Florida Chapter.