TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Three Tucson chefs have been named semifinalists in the 2022 James Beard Awards.
BIG NEWS: Tucson has not one, nor two, but THREE 2022 @beardfoundation semifinalists! Congrats to @barriobreadco + @bocatacos + Tito & Pep for their nods. Fingers crossed they make the semis!
— Tucson AZ (@VisitTucsonAZ) February 23, 2022
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According to a James Beard Foundation press release, the semifinalists include:
Don Guerra of Barrio Bread, up for Outsanding Baker
- John Martinez, Tito & Pep, up for Best Chef: Southwest
- Maria Mazon, BOCA Tacos y Tequila, up for Best Chef: Southwest.
- Don Guerra, Barrio Bread, up for Outstanding Baker
“Since Tucson’s designation as the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in December of 2015, recognition for the unique culture, environment and talent here in Southern Arizona has continued to justifiably increase,” Dan Gibson, senior director of communications at Visit Tucson said in a statement. “It’s certainly an honor to see Tucsonans honored with nominations, and hopefully we’ll be able to see a few of these three make it to the finals in Chicago.”
According to Visit Tucson, the next round of finalists will be announced March 16.
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