Here Are the DC-Area Chefs and Restaurants Honored as James Beard Semifinalists

Public Parking staff celebrates James Beard honor

The co-owner of Public Parking said it was a "crazy adrenaline rush" to learn Wednesday his craft cocktail bar was named a semifinalist for Best New Bar.

Several Maine restaurants, chefs named James Beard Award semifinalists

There are five nominees from Maine in the Best Chef in the Northeast category.

Six Oregon chefs named James Beard Award semifinalists

Six Oregon chefs have been named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards in the Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific category.

Michigan restaurants, chefs named 2026 James Beard semifinalists

Northeast Ohio restaurant and chef earn James Beard Award semifinalist honors

A Cleveland restaurant and chef have been recognized as semifinalists for the prestigious 2026 James Beard Awards, which honor top restaurant and bar professionals across the nation.Outstanding HospitalityMallorca, Cleveland, OHBest Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH)Vinnie Cimino, Cordelia, Cleveland, OHRestaurant and Chef finalist nominees will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and the winners will be recognized and celebrated at the Jam…

Northern Michigan farm-to-table restaurant makes the shortlist for James Beard Award

TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- Just one Northern Michigan restaurant has landed on the shortlist for the “Oscars of the food world.”Modern Bird in Traverse City has been named a semifinalist for the James Beard Awards 2026.