Day four of the Sweetest Things is upon us. It’s time to drown out the noise and hang out with your buds — taste buds, that is.

We’ve given you food for thought. Now give us your vote for the hottest new chef, baker, or other foodie front-runner.

And the nominees are…

		Nicolas Jammet, Nathaniel Ru, and Jonathan Neman Sweetgreen Recent Georgetown grads Nicolas Jammet, Nathaniel Ru, and Jonathan Neman emphasize health at their ecofriendly salad spot. Chicken curry with mango dressing and drool-worthy yet diet-friendly desserts are on the menu.

		Barton Seaver Hook The easy-on-the-eyes chef centered his seafood-heavy, seasonal menu on sustainable cuisine. The result: absolute deliciousness.

		Lizzy Evelyn and Nichole Ferrigno Paisley Fig Local pastry chefs Lizzy Evelyn and Nichole Ferrigno won us over with made-from-scratch, all-natural desserts like honey goat cheesecakes, chocolate zucchini bread, cream biscuits, and white-chocolate cherry cookies.

Vote for Taste in Washington, D.C. Winners will be announced February 1, 2008