Mallorca, Cordelia chef Vinnie Cimino named semi-finalists for James Beard Foundation Awards

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The James Beard Award Semi-Finalists were announced Wednesday, and two Cleveland restaurants are in the hunt.

Mallorca in the Warehouse District is one of just 20 national semi-finalists in the Outstanding Hospitality category.

This is the restaurant’s first nomination.

“This recognition is without question an acknowledgement of the beautiful people I work with, many of whom have been at Mallorca for over 25 years. Their unwavering commitment to our city, our Mallorca home and our guest family is remarkable. Their love of service shows in every smile our guests receive on the way in, and every big hug they get on the way out.” said owner Laurie Torres.

Chef Vinnie Cimino of Cordelia on East 4th Street is one of 20 semi-finalists in the Best Chef: Great Lakes category.

He’s up against other chefs from Chicago, Detroit, Cincinnati and parts of Indiana and Michigan.

Cimino was a finalist in this category in 2024.

The finalists will be revealed on April 1.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony in June.