These Washington restaurants are semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Award
If the James Beard Awards are the Oscars for chefs and restaurants, then Washington state is slated for some red carpet treatment in 2024 — a mix of 14 Washington chefs and restaurants have been nominated.
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Seattle stands out among the nominees from Washington. A total of 10 Seattle chefs and restaurants are featured. Four of the seven nominated chefs are from Seattle.
Established in 1990, the awards honors the nation's culinary talents. Finalists will be announced in April. The awards ceremony will be held in Chicago, June 10.
Outstanding Restaurateur:
Quynh-Vy and Yenvy Pham, Phở Bac Súp Shop, Phởcific Standard Time, and The Boat, Seattle, WA
Outstanding Chef:
Aaron Verzosa, Archipelago, Seattle, WA
Outstanding Restaurant:
The Walrus and the Carpenter, Seattle, WA
Emerging Chef:
Janet Becerra, Pancita, Seattle, WA
Best New Restaurant:
Bar Bacetto, Waitsburg, WA
Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker
Ben Campbell, Ben’s Bread Co., Seattle, WA
Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program:
Eight Row, Seattle, WA
Best Chef, Northwest and Pacific
- Avery Adams, Matia Kitchen, Orcas Island, WA
- Derek Bray, The Table, Tacoma, WA
- Kristi Brown, Communion, Seattle, WA
- Grayson Corrales, MariPili Tapas Bar, Seattle, WA
- Dan Koommoo, Crafted, Yakima, WA
- Evan Leichtling, Off Alley, Seattle, WA
- Melissa Miranda, Musang, Seattle, WA
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