Vinnie Cimino found out he was nominated for his second James Beard Award in a row when he was at home, brushing his teeth. The Cordelia chef/partner knew nominations were coming out that day, but he didn’t know what time.

In February 2024, Chronicle sat down with Chef Rachel Miller at her new venture, Sin City Superette. Although that business is now closed, Miller's Nightshade Noodle Bar has been nominated for a James Beard Award for a second year in a row under the Best Chef, Northeast category.

A chef who trained in Napa Valley, New York and London, RJ Yoakum is nominated for a Best Emerging James Beard Aware, though he’s already an executive chef.

Chef Clare de Boer reflects on being a James Beard award semifinalist and the Pine Plains restaurant where she's proprietor.

James Beard Foundation recognizes top achievements in the culinary world. This year five New Mexico chefs are semifinalists in the “Best of the Southwest” category and another three local establishments are semifinalists in national categories like “outstanding bakery,