The 2020 James Beard Award Semifinalists Include Several Twin Cities Chefs

This morning the James Beard semifinalists were announced, and there was plenty of love sent in Minnesota’s direction. The James Beard Awards are considered by most in the hospitality industry to be the pinnacle of career achievement. Past winners include Ann Kim, Gavin Kaysen, Tim McKee, Alex Roberts, and Isaac Becker.

Best New Restaurant

Demi

Outstanding Bar Program

Colita

Outstanding Chef

Gavin Kaysen, Spoon & Stable

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Diane Moua, Spoon & Stable

Outstanding Restaurant

Restaurant Alma

Rising Star Chef

Rikki Giambruno, Hyacinth

Best Chef Midwest

Steven Brown, Tilia

Daniel del Prado, Martina

Jamie Malone, Grand Cafe

Christina Nguyen, Hai Hai

Hai Truong, Ngon Bistro

Disclosure: Some Vox Media staff members are part of the voting body for the James Beard Awards.

• Ann Kim is the 2019 James Beard Award Best Chef Midwest [ETC]
• Here are the 2020 James Beard Award Semifinalists [E]