James Beard Awards

None of Maine's 10 James Beard Award semifinalists reached the finals, ending an impressive run of representation. However, there's always next year.

Maine has 10 semifinalists for this year's James Beard Awards. Here is a closer look at the chefs and restaurants in the running for these prestigious awards.

Two of Maine's four finalists took home James Beard Awards. It's the second year in a row that Maine has had multiple winners.

The state has 10 nominees in many different award categories.

An incredible showing for this year's awards.

The annual James Beard Awards has announced their semifinalists. The awards that celebrate culinary excellence in America have included 10 nominees from Maine this year.