Celebrating AAPI Culinary Excellence: Chefs, Culinary Leaders Shine Bright as Finalists in the 2024 James Beard Awards

From kitchen to stage, these culinary titans light up the food world! As finalists in the prestigious 2024 James Beard Awards, their brilliance shines through every dish, igniting taste buds and inspiring palates. See the list of winners in their respective categories!

2024 Leadership Awards honoree for Sustainability

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Outstanding Restaurateur Finalist

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Outstanding Chef Finalists presented by Hilton

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Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker Finalists

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Outstanding Restaurant Finalists presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water

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Outstanding Bakery Finalists

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Emerging Chef finalists presented by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

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Best New Restaurant Finalists

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Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program Finalists

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Best Chef Finalists: California

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Best Chef Finalists: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK)

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Best Chef finalists: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH)

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Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA)

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