Two chef from the same small, northern Michigan culinary hot spot move on as finalists for a prestigious James Beard Award.

James Beard semifinalists include 10 restaurants ... Detroit Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program: Spencer, Ann Arbor Best Chef: Great Lakes: Javier Bardauil, Barda, Detroit Jennifer ...

Spencer made the list as a semifinalist in 2024. It's the 35th anniversary of the prestigious James Beard Awards, which are considered the highest honor in culinary excellence. The annual awards ...