2024 James Beard Award Finalists Announced
The awards spotlight a wide range of culinary talent, from innovative chefs to outstanding restaurants across the U.S.
- The James Beard Foundation announced the finalists for its 2024 awards, highlighting diverse talent across various culinary categories.
- Finalists include a modern Senegalese tasting menu restaurant in New Orleans and an Ethiopia-born chef among emerging talents.
- Outstanding categories feature nominees from across the U.S., such as a Texas barbecue joint and a progressive Mexican restaurant in San Antonio.
- Anaheim's Strong Water received Orange County's sole nomination for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program.
- The winners will be announced during a ceremony at the Lyric Opera in Chicago on June 10.
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