Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia restaurants and chefs named as semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards.

Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia restaurants and chefs named as semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards. WHEREAS; The James Beard Foundation announced its 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists on January 24, 2024, in advance of the nominees being announced in April for the Awards in June 2024; and WHEREAS; Philadelphia has a rich and diverse history of hospitality, culture and cuisine, with numerous award winning restaurants and bars; and WHEREAS; Three Philadelphia restaurants and chefs were winners of the 2023 James Beard Awards, and Philadelphia was recognized again as a food destination with the 2024 list of semifinalists; and WHEREAS; Dionicio Jiménez, Cantina La Martina was named as a semifinalist for Outstanding Chef; Yun Fuentes of Bolo was named as a semifinalist for Emerging Chef; My Loup was named as a finalist for Best New Restaurant; Isgro Pastries was named as a finalist for Outstanding Bakery; a.kitchen+bar was named as a semifinalist for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program; and WHEREAS; Carlos Aparacio of El Chingon; Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi & Izakaya; Randy Rucker of River Twice; and Omar Tate of Honeysuckle Provisions were named as semi-finalists for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic; and WHEREAS; These chefs and restaurants are being recognized as semifinalists for one of the nation’s most prestigious culinary honors for their accomplishments in creating exceptional food as well as their commitment to community, racial and gender eq…