Several Raleigh restaurants announced as semifinalists for James Beard Awards
Several Raleigh restaurants are semifinalists for the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards for the James Beard Awards.
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Several Raleigh restaurants are semifinalists for the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards for the James Beard Awards.
The James Beard Awards honor those who are creating exceptional food, food media content and better food systems, while demonstrating a commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability and a culture where all can thrive.
"We are thrilled for the return of the James Beard Awards — recognizing the outstandingly talented leaders making their mark on American food," said Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation. "Congratulations to our 2024 semifinalists and best of luck this Awards cycle!"
The following Raleigh restaurants are semifinalists for the James Beard Awards:
- Preeti Waas, the head chef at Cheeni Indian Food Emporium, is a semifinalist for Best Chef.
- Ajja is a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.
- Crawford and Son is a semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality.
- Bittersweet is a semifinalist for Outstanding Bar.
Nominees will be announced on April 3, and winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on June 10 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
"We are so excited to honor this year’s semifinalists who embody the spirit of excellence that defines the James Beard Awards," said Dawn Padmore, vice president of awards. "I look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the years to come."
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