Oro by Nixta and chefs Ann Ahmed, Christina Nguyen named finalists for James Beard awards
Winners will be revealed June 10 at an award ceremony in Chicago. Two Minneapolis chefs Ann Ahmed and Christina Nguyen, along with one restaurant, Oro by Nixta, and Ann Ahmed, have been named finalists for prestigious James Beard awards. The recognition of these finalists helps raise the Twin Cities' profile as a dining destination. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Chicago on June 10. The award will be presented to the public at a later date.
Veröffentlicht : vor einem Monat durch Nick Halter in Tech
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Chef Christina Nguyen poses with her morsels at the "Taste Of The Nation" food event presented by No Kid Hungry at Media Park in 2022. Nguyen is a finalist for a James Beard award. Photo: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
Two Minneapolis chefs and one restaurant are finalists for prestigious James Beard awards. Why it matters: Making these lists — and potentially winning — helps raise the Twin Cities' profile as a dining destination.
Zoom in: Oro by Nixta, the upscale Northeast Minneapolis Mexican restaurant is among 10 finalists for Best New Restaurant.
• It was also named Star Tribune restaurant of the year.
Top chefs: Minneapolis chefs Ann Ahmed (Khâluna) and Christina Nguyen (Hai Hai) are two of the five finalists for Best Chef Midwest.
What we're watching: Winners will be revealed June 10 at an award ceremony in Chicago.