🍽️ 5 BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANTS MAKE JAMES BEARD SEMIFINALS: 5 Birmingham restauranteurs + chefs garnered 2026 James Beard Award semi-finalist nominations this morning. Get the details👇 The goal: “Recognize culinary professionals for excellence and achievement in their fields and further the foundation’s mission to celebrate, nurture and honor chefs and other leaders making America’s food culture more delicious, diverse and sustainable for everyone.” The Nominees: 🦪 bayonetbham: Outstanding Chef: Rob McDaniel 🍷 lafetebham: Best Chef: Kristen Hall 🍝 bottegabham: Outstanding Hospitality 🍕 pizzagracebham: Best Chef (South): Geri-Martha O’Hara + Ryan O’Hara 🥂 driftbham: Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service: Eric Bennett ✨In addition to the Bham list, Jim Smith from The Hummingbird Way in Mobile, AL was nominated for Best Chef South. 📲 Click the link in our bio to read more. #jamesbeard #birminghamal #bhamalnews #jamesbeardfoundation #bham #bhamfoodie MR