12 Arizona chefs and restaurants named James Beard semifinalists

Zoom in: This year's Arizona nominees include some long-timers and a few fresh faces.

• Outstanding chef: Charleen Badman, FnB (Scottsdale)
• Best new restaurant: Indibar (Scottsdale)
• Outstanding bar: Highball (Phoenix)
• Outstanding professional in beverage service: Zac Adcox, Kid Sister (Phoenix)
• Outstanding professional in cocktail service: Ross Simon, Little Rituals (Phoenix)
• Best chef: Southwest
• Roberto Centeno, Espiritu (Mesa)
• TJ Culp, Progress (Phoenix)
• Rochelle Daniels, Atria (Flagstaff)
• Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin, Tacos Chiwas (Phoenix)
• Scott Holmes, Little Miss BBQ (Phoenix)
• Kyle Kent, Chula Seafood (Phoenix)
• Claudia Vindiola, La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood (Tucson)

What's next: Finalists will be announced on March 31 and winners will be celebrated at a Chicago ceremony on June 15.