These two Salt Lake City chefs are now finalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards
They made the cut in the regional category, in what’s been called the Oscars of the food world.
(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The front of Felt Bar & Eatery, shown on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Chef Travis Herbert of Felt was chosen as a James Beard Award finalist for best chef in the Mountain region.
Sean P. Means has been reporting and editing for The Salt Lake Tribune since 1991 — including 25 years as movie critic. Since 2018, he has reported on arts and culture reporter, and breaking news — and was part of The Tribune’s COVID-19 reporting team. He reviews movies for MovieCricket.net and X96’s “Radio From Hell” program.
Sean P. Means has been reporting and editing for The Salt Lake Tribune since 1991 — including 25 years as movie critic. Since 2018, he has reported on arts and culture reporter, and breaking news — and was part of The Tribune’s COVID-19 reporting team. He reviews movies for MovieCricket.net and X96’s “Radio From Hell” program.