CLEVELAND — Cleveland chef Vinnie Cimino is once again earning national recognition.
The James Beard Foundation announced its list of 2026 Restaurant and Chef Award Nominees on Tuesday, highlighting chefs and restaurants across the country for excellence in hospitality, innovation and culinary talent.
Among the finalists is Cimino, executive chef at Cordelia in Cleveland. Cimino was named a finalist in the Best Chef: Great Lakes category, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio…