Capitol Hill diners, your secret’s out.  

If anyone thought scoring a table at critical darling Rose’s Luxury (717 Eight St. SE) was crazy hard before, good luck snagging a seat now that chef Aaron Silverman is in the running for a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award.  

The captivating locale, which debuted last fall , is one of 30 semi-finalists vying for the coveted Best New Restaurant prize. The winner will be revealed in New York City on May 2 and 5.  

Other D.C.-metro entities in contention for the nationwide honors include:

• The Columbia Room – Outstanding Bar Program
• Rogue 24 – Outstanding Bar Program
• Neighborhood Restaurant Group pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac – Outstanding Pastry Chef
• Jaleo – Outstanding Restaurant
• Vidalia – Outstanding Restaurant
• Knightsbridge Restaurant Group founder Ashok Bajaj – Outstanding Restaurateur
• Komi – Outstanding Service
• Marcel’s – Outstanding Service, Outstanding Wine Program
• CityZen – Outstanding Wine Program
• Ripple/Roofers Union chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley – Rising Star Chef of the Year
• Restaurant Eve chef/founder Cathal Armstrong – Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
• Iron Gate chef Anthony Chittum – Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
• Proof chef Haidar Karoum – Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
• Patowmack Farm chef Tarver King – Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
• Mintwood Place chef/founder Cedric Maupillier – Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
• Rasika chef Vikram Sunderam – Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

Congrats to all the nominees.  

Best of luck in the finals!