Philadelphia chef named finalist in 2024 James Beard Awards

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia chef was named a finalist in this year's James Beard Awards, a prestigious honor in the culinary industry.

Jesse Ito, of Royal Sushi & Izakaya, is among five finalists up for Best Chef.
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Out of the 10 semifinalists named earlier this year, Ito was the only one to advance.

Other finalists in the Best Chef category include:
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  • Tony Conte, Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, Darnestown, MD
  • Matt Kern, One Coastal, Fenwick Island, DE
  • Harley Peet, Bas Rouge, Easton, MD
  • Kevin Tien, Moon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.


The James Beard Award winners will be announced during a ceremony on June 10, 2024 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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