James Beard Foundation Names 2023 Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists

South Florida chefs, restaurants and bars made the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalist cut  for the James Beard Awards. See the entire list here.

Outstanding Restaurateur
Mohamed Ali Alkassar and Niven Patel, Alpareno Restaurant Group (Ghee Indian Kitchen, Orno and Mamey), Miami

Outstanding Chef
Michael Schwartz, Michael’s Genuine, Miami

Outstanding Restaurant
Ariete, Coconut Grove

Emerging Chef
Akino West, Rosie’s Miami

Outstanding Bakery
Zak the Baker, Wynwood

Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker
Manuel and Jesus Brazon, Caracas Bakery, Doral

Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
Macchialina, Miami Beach

Outstanding Bar
Cafe La Trova, Miami

Best Chef: South
Timon Balloo, The Katherine, Fort Lauderdale
Fernando, Nando and Val Chang, Itamae, Miami

Nominees will be announced on March 29, and winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.