Vinnie Cimino of Cordelia feels proud to be recognized alongside his respected friends and peers, showcasing Cleveland's impressive culinary scene.

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.

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,