MINNEAPOLIS – Five Minnesota chefs are semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard awards in the Midwest:
> Ann Ahmed: Khaluna, Minneapolis
> Shawn McKenzie: Cafe Ceres, Minneapolis, for pastry.
> Christina Nguyen: Hai Hai, Minneapolis.
> Karyn Tomlinson: Myriel, St. Paul.
> Yia Vang: Union Hmong Kitchen, Minneapolis.