Here Are the 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists from Oregon

The semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard Awards were announced this morning, with a number of Oregon-based restaurants and chefs among the nominees in categories including best new restaurant and best chef: Northwest and Pacific.

• Kann — best new restaurant
• OK Omens — outstanding wine and other beverages program
• Peter Cho, Han Oak — best chef: Northwest and Pacific
• Vince Nguyen, Berlu — best chef: Northwest and Pacific
• Thomas Pisha-Duffly, Gado Gado — best chef: Northwest and Pacific
• Okta, McMinnville, OR — best new restaurant
• Hiyu Wine Farm, Hood River, OR — outstanding wine and other beverages program
• Joshua Dorcak, MÄS, Ashland, OR — best chef: Northwest and Pacific
• Jonathan Jones, Epilogue Kitchen & Cocktails, Salem, OR — best chef: Northwest and Pacific
• Crystal Platt, Lion & Owl, Eugene, OR — best chef: Northwest and Pacific

Read the full report in Eater >