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Chefs behind Jacksonville's Chancho King named James Beard finalists
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https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/food/food-news/2026/03/31/james-beard-awards-rocca-tampa-finalist/
Tampa chef named James Beard Award finalist for first time in years
Apr 2, 2026 - Bryce Bonsack of the Italian restaurant Rocca has a chance to win Best Chef: South.
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Albuquerque chef and brewery named James Beard Award finalists in 2026
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https://omaha.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/article_62647691-902c-414a-b294-0d26f08c999e.html
Omaha sushi chef Utterback named James Beard Awards finalist
David Utterback of Omaha sushi restaurants Yoshitomo and Ota has been named as one of five finalists for Best Chef: Midwest in the 2026 James Beard Awards.
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https://www.wcpo.com/entertainment/local-a-e/bites-brews/3-chefs-in-cincinnati-northern-kentucky-named-finalists-for-2026-james-beard-awards
3 chefs in Cincinnati, NKY named finalists for 2026 James Beard Awards
Mar 31, 2026 - Three chefs in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky were recognized as finalists for the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards.
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https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/james-beard-finalists-dallas-denton-2026-40658788/
Only 2 North Texas Chefs Named 2026 James Beard Finalists
Mar 31, 2026 - Small family-owned Italian restaurants in Dallas and Denton are the two James Beard finalists in North Texas for 2026.
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4 chefs, 1 bar owner in Cincinnati, Newport named 2026 James Beard semifinalists
Jan 21, 2026 - Several restaurant industry professionals in Cincinnati and Newport have been recognized as semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards.
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