Hawai‘i chefs and establishments appear six times on the 2018 James Beard Award list of semifinalists, with a couple of surprises. They are: Best new restaurant: Maru Sushi, Honolulu, O‘ahu Outstanding baker: George Kanemitsu, Kanemitsu Bakery, Kaunakakai, Moloka‘i Outstanding bar program: Bar Leather Apron, Honolulu Outstanding restaurant: Mama’s Fish House, Pa‘ia, Maui Best chef, West: Chris Kajioka, Senia, Honolulu, O‘ahu Best chef, West: Ed Kenney, … Continue reading James Beard Award Semifinalists include 6 Hawai‘i contenders