Local chef and restaurant nominated for James Beard award

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The James Beard Foundation announced its 2026 restaurant and chef award finalists. 

And a Milwaukee restaurant and a Wauwatosa chef are on the list! 

Omakase is nominated for best new restaurant! 

Zak Baker from Ca'Lucchenzo in Wauwatosa is nominated for Best Chef in the Midwest! 

The winners will be revealed in June at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony. 

Congrats to the nominees!