The James Beard Foundation, the culinary organization known for its awards honoring restaurants and chefs across America, named Andy Schumacher, the chef and co-owner of cobblehillrestaurant in Cedar Rapids, a semifinalist for Best Chef Midwest. The organization also named Simon’s, the Italian restaurant in Des Moines owned by Simon Goheen, a semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality. The beardfoundation announced its long list of nominees on Wednesday morning. Many in the hospitality industry consider the awards among the highest praise American restaurants and chefs can receive. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #DesMoinesFoodie #DesMoinesEats #jamesbeard