Restaurants & Bars

MA Restaurant, Chef Nominated For James Beard Awards

A Dorchester restaurant and Cambridge chef are in the running for James Beard Awards in 2024.

MASSACHUSETTS — The culinary scene in Massachusetts is well-represented in the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees announced Wednesday by the James Beard Foundation.

Massachusetts nominees are:

  • Comfort Kitchen, Dorchester, Best New Restuarant
  • Conor Dennehy, Tallula, Cambridge, Best Chef, Northeast

The James Beard Awards, first presented in 1991, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries and are often regarded as the “Oscars of culinary arts.” They recognize a range of experiences, from fine-dining restaurants to casual gems, in 22 categories.

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Winners will be announced June 10 in a ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

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