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2023 James Beard Restaurant And Chef Award Semifinalists Announced
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In recent years, the James Beard Foundation, which issues the awards, has also prioritized a commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive, especially as working in this industry continues to be challenging and various issues and ongoing inequalities come to light.
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— by Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner