6 Washington bars and restaurants on the 2023 James Beard semifinalist list
Six bars and restaurants in Washington state have made it onto James Beard's 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists. Five of them are in Sea...
Six bars and restaurants in Washington state have made it onto James Beard's 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists. Five of them are in Seattle. And that's just for starters. Washington's culinary artists are also represented on the list of outstanding restaurateurs and best chefs in the region.The nominations for local eateries include:Outstanding chef: Renee Erickson, of The Walrus and the CarpenterEmerging chef: Kevin Smith of Beast & CleaverOutstanding restaurant: CopineOutstanding Bar: Rob RoyOutstanding Hospitality: Nominees include Lark, in Seattle, and the Black Cypress, in Pullman.