Ten Michigan restaurants and chefs have been named as semifinalists in the 2025 James Beard Awards. Many of the names longlisted are familiar to the institution, which is considered the top honor in culinary excellence in the United States. While the names have been nominated before, some of the categories for them are new.

Michigan has several entries named as James Beard semifinalists for outstanding chefs, bakeries and restaurants.

ANN ARBOR, MI - A well-known Ann Arbor chef and restaurant are once again being considered for the prestigious honor of the James Beard Awards. The James Beard Foundation announced its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists on Jan.