The James Beard Foundation today announced the semifinalists for their 2024 Restaurant and Chef Award categories and, once again, Charleston was well-represented. Nominees will be announced on Wednesday, April 3rd, and winners will be announced at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 10th at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Here's a look at the nominees from the Holy City:
Outstanding Bar
- Edmund’s Oast
Outstanding Restaurateur
- Kimball Brienza and Stephen Palmer, O-Ku Sushi
Emerging Chef
- Nikko Cagalanan, Kultura
Best Chef: Southeast (GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV)
- Jacques Larson, The Obstinate Daughter, Sullivan’s Island
- James London, Chubby Fish
Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker
- Remy Funfrock, La Pâtisserie
You can view the entire list of semi-finalists here.
