<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0BS5Nf_1A7N8VG500" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0BS5Nf_1A7N8VG500" width="1280" height="720" ><figcaption>Nathan Bentley/Facebook</figcaption></figure>A James Beard Award is one of the highest honors in the food world, and this year, two Anchorage standouts are being recognized among the finalists.Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop has been named a finalist for “Outstanding Bakery,” highlighting its impact in Alaska’s culinary scene.In the “Best Chef: Northwest &amp; Pacific” category, Nathan Bentley, chef and owner of Altura Bistro, is also a finalist. Bentley says while he’s been nominated three times before — in 2022, 2023, and 2024 — this marks his first time reaching finalist status.Bentley shared what the recognition means to his team. "It's confirmation for my team and I that what we do is something that is, you know, sought after. And we're really proud of what we're doing here."Winners of the 2026 James Beard Awards will be announced at a ceremony in Chicago on June 16.</div></body>

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A James Beard Award is one of the highest honors in the food world, and this year, two Anchorage standouts are being recognized among the finalists. Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop has been named a finalist for “Outstanding Bakery,” highlighting its impact in Alaska’s culinary scene. In the...

Anchorage finalists earn James Beard Award recognition

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A James Beard Award is one of the highest honors in the food world, and this year, two Anchorage standouts are being recognized among the finalists. Fire I

Anchorage finalists earn James Beard Award recognition

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