The list of semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards was just released. There are 10 semifinal nominees from Maine:
- Outstanding Restaurateur – Cara Stadler and Cecile Stadler, Bao Bao Dumpling House/Tao Yuan/Zao Ze Cafe and Market in Portland and Brunswick
- Emerging Chef – Joseph Robbins, Bissell Brothers Three Rivers in Milo
- Best New Restaurant – The Alna Store, Alna
- Outstanding Bakery – ZU Bakery, Portland
- Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker – Atsuko Fujimoto, Norimoto Bakery in Portland
- Outstanding Hospitality – Woodford Food & Beverage, Portland
- Best Chef: Northeast – Celia Bruns, Artemisia Cafe; Ian Driscoll, Bar Futo; Valerie Goldman, The Honey Paw; and Jake Stevens, Leeward
The final list of nominees (5 per category) will be released April 3rd, and the awards ceremony will take place on Monday June 10th in Chicago.
Related information:
- Maine Award Winners, Nominees and Semifinalists – a complete list of Maine award winners and nominees from 2008 to 2024.
- Award and Nomination Process – learn more about the award nominations process.
- Award Categories – see the 2024 list of categories and eligibility requirements.
- James Beard in Portland – read about the time James Beard taught a set cooking classes in Portland.