Breaking News: Two Local James Beard Seminfinalists
Chef Khaled AlBanna and the Niedlov's team named James Beard semifinalists.
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The 2026 James Beard Best Restaurant and Chef semifinalists were announced on Wednesday morning.
Chef Khaled AlBanna of Calliope was named a Best Chef seminfinalist for the Southeast.
And Niedlov's Bakery and Cafe was named a 2026 Outstanding Bakery.
(The awards announcement incorrectly located Niedlov's in Knoxville.)
More details and information coming soon.
Food as a Verb sends a hearty standing ovation to Chef AlBanna, the Zilens and all the teams at Calliope and Niedlov's.
The 2026 James Beard Best Restaurant and Chef semifinalists were announced on Wednesday morning.
Chef Khaled AlBanna of Calliope was named a Best Chef seminfinalist for the Southeast.
And Niedlov's Bakery and Cafe was named a 2026 Outstanding Bakery.
(The awards announcement incorrectly located Niedlov's in Knoxville.)
More details and information coming soon.
Food as a Verb sends a hearty standing ovation to Chef AlBanna, the Zilens and all the teams at Calliope and Niedlov's.
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