Congratulations to Brandon Chrostowski, who has been named a finalist in the James Beard Award's national Outstanding Restaurateur category. The chef, who is behind fine-dining and social entrepreneurship concepts Edwins Leadership and Restaurant Institute, Edwins Bakery and edwins too, has moved closer to potentially nabbing an award win. His concepts are known for offering culinary training programs for formerly incarcerated individuals in Cleveland. "It really goes to show that the team, the mission, the persistence, it's really starting to resonate with the national powers that be," Chrostowski says. "It feels great. Are you kidding me? I'm certainly going to enjoy a glass of champagne tonight." 👨‍💻 Read more at the link in bio. 🖊️ nickoloffoff 📸 Courtesy Brandon Chrostowski #jamesbeardawards #jamesbeard #clevelandfood #clevelanddining #edwins #food edwinscle