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.