Published on: March 30, 2023 at 10:00 AM

By: Michael Tomberlin

The James Beard Awards finals will once again have some Alabama flavor.

Chef Timothy Hontzas of Johnny’s Restaurant in Homewood is a finalist for Best Chef: South, while Bottega is a finalist for Outstanding Hospitality.

Pizza Grace, which was a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant, did not advance to the finals. Semifinalists were announced in January.

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