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CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte chef has moved on to the final round in the prestigious James Beard Awards.
Sam Hart, who is behind fine-dining restaurant Counter- in west Charlotte, has been named a 2023 finalist in the Best Chef in the Southeast category.
The James Beard Foundation’s coveted awards program recognizes exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a commitment to racial and gender equality, community, sustainability and building a culture where all can thrive. It is often likened to the Academy Awards of the culinary world.
Two Charlotte chefs, one bar named semifinalists in James Beard Awards
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