The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards have officially been revealed, with many of the country’s top restaurant industry professionals getting lots of love.

From Best New Restaurant nominees like Dakar in New Orleans and My Loup in Philadelphia to pioneers like Nancy’s Hustle in Houston (Outstanding Restaurant) and Rintaro in San Francisco (Outstanding Chef), this year’s class reflects some of the best that the industry has to offer. And it’s always a great snapshot of restaurants right now.