Slotkin talks climate with Michigan restaurateurs and farmers

Slotkin was in Detroit on Monday for a roundtable hosted by the James Beard Foundation.

• Mar 23

4 Michigan chefs, 2 venues given James Beard Award semifinalist honors

The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.

• Jan 23

Michigan chef who won James Beard Award closes sushi restaurant

Chef Hajime Sato, who owned Sozai in Clawson, announced the closure on social media Sunday, saying, "It is clear that the best thing for my family is for us to return to the Pacific Northwest."

• Apr 28, 2025

James Beard Awards honorees include several Michigan restaurants, chefs

Michigan has several entries named as James Beard semifinalists for outstanding chefs, bakeries and restaurants.

• Jan 23, 2025

Michigan's sole 2024 James Beard Award winner uses spotlight to create change

While Sato is proud of winning the James Beard Award for 2024, he says there will be another winner next year and hopes his message of sustainability lasts the longest, especially with sushi.

• Jul 1, 2024

Michigan Chef Hajime Sato of Sozai wins James Beard Award

Hajime Sato, chef and owner of Sozai, a sustainable sushi restaurant in Clawson, won a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes.

• Jun 11, 2024

James Beard finalists include East African eatery in Detroit, sustainable sushi restaurant in Clawson

This year's James Beard Award ceremony is June 10, and two Michigan nominees are up for the prestigious culinary award.

• Jun 10, 2024