Congratulations to our friends and partners honored as nominees in the 2026 James Beard Awards. Ann Ahmed has been nominated in the Outstanding Chef national category for her Minneapolis restaurant, Khâluna, which our team partnered with Ann to design in 2022. Alex Roberts has also been nominated for Outstanding Chef for Alma. And Bar La Grassa by our partners Nancy St. Pierre and Isaac Becker has been nominated for Outstanding Restaurant. Congrats to all!
10 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named semifinalists for 2026 James Beard Awards – Star Tribune
These Are Minnesota’s 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists – Eater
10 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named James Beard Awards semifinalists – MPR News
