Valerie Hall+FollowMichigan chefs shine on national stageMichigan’s food scene is getting some serious national love—several local chefs and restaurants just landed spots as James Beard Award semifinalists for 2026! Detroit’s Bar Chenin is up for Best New Bar, while Ann Arbor’s Echelon Kitchen & Bar made the cut for Best New Restaurant. Plus, four Michigan chefs are in the running for Best Chef: Great Lakes. This kind of recognition puts our state’s culinary talent in the spotlight. Which local spot do you think deserves to win? Let’s talk about your favorite Michigan food experiences! #Food #MichiganEats #JamesBeardAwards10Share
Robert Daniels+FollowDallas chefs shine in James Beard raceDallas food lovers, our city’s culinary scene is making waves again—eight local chefs, restaurants, and bars just landed as James Beard Award semifinalists! Lucia stands out as the only Dallas spot recognized by both Michelin and the Beard Foundation, with Maggie Huff up for Outstanding Pastry Chef. Far-Out, the quirky newcomer near Fair Park, is in the running for Best New Restaurant, led by the talented Misti Norris. Familiar names like Starship Bagel and Smoke’N Ash BBQ are back in the spotlight too. Which of these hometown favorites do you think deserves to win? Let’s talk local flavor! #Food #DallasEats #JamesBeardAwards00Share
