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Massachusetts Restaurants and Chefs Crowned James Beard 2026 Semifinalists
food1 month ago

Massachusetts Restaurants and Chefs Crowned James Beard 2026 Semifinalists

Massachusetts makes a strong showing in the 2026 James Beard Award semifinals, with O Ya Boston named a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant; Pao Thampitak of Gaaeng Supper Club as Emerging Chef; Monica Glass and Whitney Stancil among Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker nominees; Ostra cited in Outstanding Hospitality; Spoke Wine Bar and Talulla recognized in Bar/Wine categories; Nader Asgari-Tari and Alyssa Mikiko DiPasquale listed for Beverage Service; Sāsha Coleman of Comfort Kitchen and Amarilys Colon of La Padrona named Best Chef: Northeast semifinalists; finalists are announced March 31 and winners on June 15.

via CBS News|
#boston#chefs#food
Portland's JinJu Patisserie Wins Prestigious James Beard Award
food-and-drink8 months ago

Portland's JinJu Patisserie Wins Prestigious James Beard Award

Jinju Patisserie in Portland won the 2025 James Beard Award for Outstanding Bakery, gaining national recognition for its acclaimed pastries, with owners Kyurim Lee and Jin Caldwell celebrating their achievement in Chicago. Portland also saw success with Timothy Wastell of Antica Terra winning Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific. The event highlighted Portland's vibrant culinary scene and included other nominations for local establishments.

via Eater Portland|
#awards#bakery#food-and-drink
"Top Chef Masters' Star Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Tubing Accident at 49"
obituary1 year ago

"Top Chef Masters' Star Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Tubing Accident at 49"

Award-winning Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy, known for her restaurant Beast and appearances on "Top Chef Masters," tragically drowned in a tubing accident at age 49. Despite extensive search efforts, her body has not yet been recovered. Pomeroy was a celebrated figure in the culinary world, recognized for her innovative cooking and contributions to Portland's dining scene.

via NBC News|
#culinary-community#james-beard-award#naomi-pomeroy
Award-Winning Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies at 49 in River Accident
obituary1 year ago

Award-Winning Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies at 49 in River Accident

Naomi Pomeroy, a Portland-based chef and Top Chef Masters contestant who won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Pacific Northwest in 2014, died at 49 in an accident on the Willamette River. She was pulled under the water and trapped by her paddle board leash. Her husband and another person escaped. Pomeroy was known for her restaurant Beast and her bar Expatriate.

via Deadline|
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Award-Winning Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in River Accident at 49
obituary1 year ago

Award-Winning Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in River Accident at 49

Award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy, who significantly influenced Portland's culinary scene, has died at 49 in a tubing accident on the Willamette River. Authorities are still working to recover her body. Pomeroy was known for her restaurant Beast, which earned her a James Beard award, and her appearances on cooking shows. Her sudden death has been described as a tragic loss by many, including U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer.

via HuffPost|
#culinary#james-beard-award#naomi-pomeroy
Portland Mourns Acclaimed Chef Naomi Pomeroy, Dead at 49
obituary1 year ago

Portland Mourns Acclaimed Chef Naomi Pomeroy, Dead at 49

James Beard award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy has died at age 49 after an inner tubing accident on the Willamette River. Pomeroy, known for her innovative cooking at Portland restaurants like Beast and Cornet Custard, drowned while her husband and another person survived. Efforts to recover her body are ongoing. Pomeroy was a celebrated figure in the culinary world, recognized for her appearances on Top Chef Masters and her 2014 James Beard Award for Best Chef Pacific Northwest. Her family has requested privacy and has not announced memorial plans.

via Eater Portland|
#chef#drowning-accident#james-beard-award
"2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists: Culinary Standouts Across the US"
food-and-dining2 years ago

"2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists: Culinary Standouts Across the US"

Chefs from Pusadee's Garden and Apteka in Pittsburgh have been named semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region, with Bootsaba Tongdee and Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski being recognized for their culinary excellence. This marks Tongdee's first time as a semifinalist, while Lasky and Skowronski were finalists last year. The finalists for the award will be announced on April 3.

via CBS News|
#chefs#food-and-dining#james-beard-award
"2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists: Notable Restaurants and Chefs Across the US"
food-and-dining2 years ago

"2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists: Notable Restaurants and Chefs Across the US"

Three Alaska chefs, a Juneau distillery, a Homer cafe, and an Anchorage restaurateur have been named as James Beard Award semifinalists, with recognition in categories such as Best Chef, Outstanding Restaurateur, and Outstanding Hospitality. The James Beard Foundation, a prestigious name in the culinary and hospitality industry, announced the semifinalists for its 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards, with the winners set to be revealed on June 10.

via Anchorage Daily News|
#alaska#chefs#culinary-industry
"2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced in Various U.S. Cities"
food-and-dining2 years ago

"2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced in Various U.S. Cities"

Several Kansas City area restaurants have been named as semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Award, a prestigious honor in the food industry. The nominees include chefs from The Campground, The Town's Company, Chewology, and Westport Cafe, as well as establishments like Drastic Measures and Affäre. The finalists will be announced on April 3, 2024, with the winners revealed at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on June 10, 2024. The James Beard Foundation selects nominees based on exceptional talent, achievement in culinary arts, and commitment to equity, community, and sustainability.

via KMBC Kansas City|
#culinary-arts#food-and-dining#james-beard-award
"2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists: Regional Highlights"
food-and-dining2 years ago

"2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists: Regional Highlights"

Several chefs and restaurants from Atlanta and Athens have been named 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists, including Atsushi Hayakawa, Cooks & Soldiers, and Puma Yu’s. Most of the nominees are first-time semifinalists, and the foundation has made efforts to address systemic bias in its nomination process. The finalists will be announced on April 3, with the winners revealed at a gala ceremony on June 10 in Chicago.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#atlanta#chefs#food-and-dining
"James Beard Awards 2024: Notable Restaurant and Chef Semi-Finalists Revealed"
food-and-dining2 years ago

"James Beard Awards 2024: Notable Restaurant and Chef Semi-Finalists Revealed"

Several Boston and Massachusetts restaurants and chefs have been named as semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Award, with categories including Best New Restaurant, Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program, and Best Chef in the Northeast. The nominees will be announced in April, and the winners will be celebrated at a ceremony in Chicago in June.

via WCVB Boston|
#boston#chefs#food-and-dining