Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.The James Beard Foundation announced its award nominees — culled from an earlier list of semifinalists — on Wednesday.

TRAVERSE CITY, MI - And then there was one. 10 Michigan restaurants and chefs received semifinalist nominations for the biggest award in the food industry. Just one semifinalist reached the finals. Jennifer Blakeslee and Eric Patterson are up for the James Beard Award in the regional category of: Best Chef: Great Lakes.

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The James Beard Foundation released its finalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards, which honor chefs, restaurants and others important to the culinary world.One Pittsburgh-based restaurant made the cut this year.

Four Bay Area restaurants and chefs have been named finalists in the 2025 James Beard Awards, which rank among the country's highest culinary honors. Why it matters: The prestigious awards showcase the best in the industry.

The James Beard Foundation announced the finalists for its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards on Wednesday, April 2. This is the final round before winners are revealed at the highly anticipated James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday,

Rep. Angie Craig was also honored with a special Impact Award, a new recognition highlighting those pushing for broader improvements to the food system.

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