Jan 25, 2023 - Food and Drink

Miami's 9 James Beard Award semifinalist nominations

Martin Vassolo

Zak the Baker in Wynwood. Photo: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Miami's food scene has once again been recognized as one of the best in the country.

Driving the news: A total of nine Miami restaurants, chefs, bakeries and bars were announced yesterday as semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard Awards.

Who made the cut: Some of Miami's most popular spots are on the list, including Michelin-starred restaurant Ariete and Little Havana's Cafe La Trova.

Outstanding Restaurateur: Mohamed Ali Alkassar and Niven Patel, Alpareno Restaurant Group (Ghee Indian Kitchen, Orno, and Mamey).
Outstanding Chef: Michael Schwartz, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in the Design District.
Outstanding Restaurant: Ariete in Coconut Grove.
Emerging Chef: Akino West, Rosie's in Little River.
Outstanding Bakery: Zak the Baker in Wynwood.
Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker: Manuel and Jesús Brazón, Caracas Bakery in Doral.
Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program: Macchialina in Miami Beach.
Outstanding Bar: Cafe La Trova.
Best Chef, South: Fernando, Nando and Valerie Chang, Itamae.

Of note: South Florida's tri-county area also received some love in this list, especially in the best chef category. Semifinalists in that category include:

Timon Balloo, The Katherine in Fort Lauderdale.
Jeremy and Cindy Bearman, Oceano Kitchen in Lantana.
Rick Mace, Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach.
Pushkar Marathe, Stage in Palm Beach Gardens.
Lojo Washington, Queen of Sheeba in West Palm Beach.

What's ahead: James Beard will announce its nominees on March 29 and the winners on June 5.

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