WA’s culinary scene thrives with 16 James Beard Awards semifinalists

Washington’s dining scene has made a serious statement on the national stage.

The semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards were announced on Wednesday, with 16 Washington candidates up for an award.

The James Beard Foundation calls its awards “the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the U.S.,” the industry’s equivalent of an Oscar…

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