10 Oregon chefs and restaurants announced as James Beard semifinalists

Several Oregon restaurants and chefs have been announced as semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards.

These Oregon chefs and businesses were announced as 2026 James Beard Awards semifinalists

Seven people and three businesses in Oregon were selected as semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. PORTLAND, Ore. — ...

See the 10 Oregon semifinalists up for this year’s James Beard Awards

But a majority of the local James Beard Award semifinalists were named for the regional Best Chef award, which will go to ...

Oregon’s James Beard Award semifinalists for 2026 include one of Portland’s most outstanding restaurants

We’ll have to wait and see whether Oregon can continue its run at the Beard Awards. The foundation’s “long list” of ...
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These Portland-area spots are among the best places to eat in 2026, according to Yelp

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