Jorge Guzman, Steven Brown named finalists for James Beard 2017 Best Chef: Midwest

Jorge Guzman // Photo by Wing Ta

The James Beard Foundation Awards list of finalists was announced today, March 15. Among the five finalists for Best Chef: Midwest is Steven Brown, who has added to the success of his Linden Hills institution, Tilia, with a elegant new-French vibe of St. Genevieve.

Also a finalist: Jorge Guzman (above), who has received national acclaim for his work at Brewer’s Table at Surly Brewing.

Read our profile of Guzman in “Trailblazers 2016”