These are the Colorado restaurants, chefs, bakeries named 2026 James Beard semifinalists | 9news.com

The 2026 James Beard Awards semifinalists include several Colorado chefs, restaurants, and bakeries. Notable nominees are Tommy Lee, Uncle, Hop Alley, and Molino Chido for Outstanding Restaurateur, Josh Niernberg for Outstanding Chef, and Poulette Bakeshop for Outstanding Bakery. Other categories feature nominees from Denver, Grand Junction, Parker, Telluride, Edgewater, and Lyons.