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

A decade-old trendsetting Detroit restaurant, a Mexican fine-dining spot with a snazzy masa program, and a cult-favorite Ferndale bakery are among this year’s James Beard Award semifinalists ...

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 ...