Geoff Davis of Oakland's Burdel and Rogelio Garcia of Calistoga's Auro named finalists for best chef in California.
California had 10 finalists, with notable nominations for restaurants like The Morris, Pacific Cocktail Haven, and Chez Noir.
Leadership awards included Mai Nguyen for sustainability and Ruth Reichl for the lifetime achievement.
Winners of the 2024 James Beard awards to be revealed at a ceremony in Chicago on June 10.
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