BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
The James Beard Foundation announced the finalists for the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards on Tuesday, and two Boise establishments made the cut.
Ansots Basque Chorizos & Catering and Bar, Please! have made it into the final five in their respective categories. Both are competing against businesses from across the country and hope to give Idaho its third James Beard award, which honors “the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the U.S.,” the foundation’s website states…