James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2022 Announced

Oregon list has seven Semifinalists.

Finalists to be announced March 16

After a two-year holding period due to the pandemic, The James Beard Foundation announced its list of finalists this week. Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees will be revealed on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Scottsdale, AZ.

Portland Semifinalists:

Outstanding Restaurateur

• Akkapong “Earl” Ninsom, Langbaan, Hat Yai, Eem, Paadee, and others

Emerging Chef

• Thuy Pham, Mama Đút

Best New Restaurant

• República

Outstanding Hospitality

• Coquine

Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific

• Carlo Lamagna, Magna Kusina
• Vince Nguyen, Berlu
• Thomas Pisha-Duffly, Oma’s Hideaway, Gado Gado, Portland

Salem Nominee

Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific

• Jonathan Jones, Epilogue Kitchen & Cocktails, Salem

Hood River

Outstanding Wine Program

• Hiyu Wine Farm

Congratulations to all the semifinalists! The 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony will take place in Chicago, on Monday, June 13.