Philly is well-represented as James Beard Award semifinalists released

Why it matters: Take that Yelp. The news was a strong rebuke of the food review site's decision to leave our dining scene off its top 100 restaurants of 2024 list.

Philly's local semifinalists are:

• Outstanding Chef: Dionicio Jiménez, Cantina La Martina
• Emerging Chef: Yun Fuentes, Bolo
• Best New Restaurant: My Loup
• Outstanding Bakery: Isgro Pastries
• Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program: a.kitchen+bar
• Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic: Jesse Ito, Royal Sushi & Izakaya; Randy Rucker, River Twice; Omar Tate, Honeysuckle Provisions; and Carlos Aparicio of El Chingon.

What's next: The trimmed-down list of nominees comes out April 3.

• The James Beard Awards ceremony is June 10 in Chicago.