The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Wednesday and 10 restaurants and chefs in Michigan were named on the list.
The finalists will be announced on Wednesday, April 2 and winners will be announced on Monday, June 16.
This year's semifinalists include:
Best New Restaurant - Vecino - Detroit
Outstanding Restaurant - Selden Standard in Detroit
Outstanding Bakery - Secret Bakery in Ferndale
Outstanding Hospitality - Baobab Fare in Detroit
Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program - Spencer in Ann Arbor
Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH)
- Javier Bardauil from Barda in Detroit
- Jennifer Blakeslee and Eric Patterson from The Cooks' House in Traverse City
- Missy Corey from Pennyroyal Cafe and Provisions in Saugatuck
- Ji Hye Kim from Miss Kim in Ann Arbor
- John Yelinek from Ladder 4 Wine Bar in Detroit
Watch below from 2024: Meet the owners of two metro Detroit restaurants up for James Beard Foundation Awards
Two metro Detroit restaurants up for James Beard Foundation Awards
