![Carlos Osorio A sampling of East African cuisine is prepared at the Baobab Fare restaurant, Friday, May 24, 2024, in Detroit. For Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere _ who own Baobab Fare in Detroit _ a win among the five finalists in the James Beard's "Outstanding Restaurateur" category would be personal. The couple, who fled Burundi about a decade ago, faced a difficult road as refugees opening a business in America. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/153c9645d2a74f98be18e0f5f7bcb58f/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
A sampling of East African cuisine is prepared at the Baobab Fare restaurant, Friday, May 24, 2024, in Detroit. For Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere _ who own Baobab Fare in Detroit _ a win among the five finalists in the James Beard's "Outstanding Restaurateur" category would be personal. The couple, who fled Burundi about a decade ago, faced a difficult road as refugees opening a business in America. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
![Erin Hooley People arrive for the James Beard Awards Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Civic Opera House in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/42761a9266cd4cfe9225568863433718/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
People arrive for the James Beard Awards Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Civic Opera House in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
![Erin Hooley People arrive for the James Beard Awards Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Civic Opera House in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/b72357108c0d40cea8196d215ec111fb/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
People arrive for the James Beard Awards Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Civic Opera House in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
![Erin Hooley Representatives for Langbaan in Portland, Ore., pose together on the red carpet before the James Beard Awards ceremony Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. Langbaan won the James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/33bfbd7e7b944f49b26feef02d088916/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Representatives for Langbaan in Portland, Ore., pose together on the red carpet before the James Beard Awards ceremony Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. Langbaan won the James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
![Erin Hooley People arrive for the James Beard Awards Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Civic Opera House in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/c74162725b75491fba3432ba737c1249/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
People arrive for the James Beard Awards Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Civic Opera House in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
![Erin Hooley Id Est Hospitality Group co-founders and Colorado chefs Kelly Whitaker, left, and Erika Whitaker pose together on the red carpet before the James Beard Awards ceremony Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. They won the James Beard award for Best Restauranteur. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/6a835f6e198841d781d116b19f0dc0cc/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Id Est Hospitality Group co-founders and Colorado chefs Kelly Whitaker, left, and Erika Whitaker pose together on the red carpet before the James Beard Awards ceremony Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. They won the James Beard award for Best Restauranteur. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
![Erin Hooley Chef and owner Jason Hammel, second from left, and his wife Lea Tshilds, to his right, representing Chicago's Lula Cafe, attend the James Beard Awards, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. Lula Cafe won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/d5a542d61b274e46bcdef702cd9b7b47/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Chef and owner Jason Hammel, second from left, and his wife Lea Tshilds, to his right, representing Chicago's Lula Cafe, attend the James Beard Awards, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. Lula Cafe won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
![Erin Hooley Chef Michael Rafidi of Albi in Washington, D.C., stands on the red carpet before the James Beard Awards ceremony Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. Rafidi won the James Beard award for Outstanding Chef. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/d14c7da27f3742bf941d9b86970180c1/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Chef Michael Rafidi of Albi in Washington, D.C., stands on the red carpet before the James Beard Awards ceremony Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. Rafidi won the James Beard award for Outstanding Chef. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
![Erin Hooley Chef Rick Bayless, a former James Beard award winner, attends the awards ceremony, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/c77e49bc421549e1badc4a426c2cfc6a/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Chef Rick Bayless, a former James Beard award winner, attends the awards ceremony, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
![Erin Hooley Dr. Afua "Effie" Richardson, left, and chef Serigne Mbaye pose on the red carpet before the James Beard Awards ceremony Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. Their restaurant Dakar NOLA, based in New Orleans, won the James Beard award for Best New Restaurant. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/8a4fd38ef0154801a847a7f18b193a69/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Dr. Afua "Effie" Richardson, left, and chef Serigne Mbaye pose on the red carpet before the James Beard Awards ceremony Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. Their restaurant Dakar NOLA, based in New Orleans, won the James Beard award for Best New Restaurant. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)