In an Eater.com article titled “JFB Announces 2013 Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists” Raphael Brion shares the most recent “long list” of semifinalists for the coveted James Beard Foundation Awards.

Cleveland finds itself well represented with four local chefs up for various honors.

Michael Symon for Outstanding Chef
Jonathon Sawyer for Best Chef: Great Lakes
Zack Bruell for Best Chef: Great Lakes
Matt Danko for Outstanding Pastry Chef

The finalists will be announced on Monday, March 18, 2013 with the winners announced on Monday, May 6, 2013.

Check out the full list here.