Apr 3, 2024 - News

Miami chefs among James Beard finalists

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Two dishes from Maty's restaurant in Miami. — The scallop cebiche and gem lettuces at Maty's. Photo: Sommer Brugal/Axios

The James Beard Foundation announced Wednesday its finalists for the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards, and two Miami chefs made the cut.

Why it matters: The awards are considered the Oscars of the culinary world, and the finalists are chosen from a long list of semifinalists across nearly two dozen categories.

Five Miami restaurants, bakeries and chefs were among this year's semifinalists.

Miami's finalists:

Jesus Brazon and Manuel Brazon of Caracas Bakery in Doral and MiMo in the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category.
Valerie Chang of Maty's in the Best Chef category.

Flashback: Chang earned a nomination in the same category alongside her brother and father, Nando and Fernando, respectively, while at the now-closed restaurant Itamae. Maty's is Valerie's first solo project.

What's next: The winners will be announced at the gala ceremony in Chicago in June.

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Miami chefs among James Beard finalists

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