The James Beard Foundation will host its biennial Chef Action Summit from April 6-8 at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown, 31 Woodfin St. in partnership with Explore Asheville. The event is free.
Chef Mateo Mackbee said he was "floored" by the recognition and hopes it can attract more interest in St. Joseph.
The James Beard Foundation unveiled its full list of James Beard Awards semifinalists today, Jan. 22, with more than a dozen Los Angeles County chefs and restaurants receiving recognition.