
The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced the finalists for its 2023 restaurant and chef awards.
While Chicago did not dominate the category of best chef Great Lakes region as it has in the past, nominations went to chef/owner Diana Dávila of Logan Square’s hidden gem Mi Tocaya Antojería, and chefs/owners Tim Flores and Genie Kwon of the Michelin-starred, modern Filipino powerhouse Kasama in east Ukrainian Village. (Kasama was nominated for best new restaurant in 2022.)