SPOKANE, Wash. — A popular Spokane chef has made it to the semifinals for a James Beard Award.
Chad White of Zona Blanca was nominated in the "Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific" Category.
That category also encompasses Alaska, Hawaii and Oregon.
White was clearly excited about the nomination, posting on the restaurant's Facebook, "This means so much, just making this list is an honor!"
White will find out if he's a finalist for the award on March 25.
Zona Blanca is a ceviche bar located in the Steel Barrel Taproom in downtown Spokane. The restaurant is located at 154 S. Madison Street.
White was named Inlander Magazine's Chef of the Year in 2017 and his restaurant has won a handful of other awards in the past several years. He also appeared as a contestant on season 13 of Bravo's "Top Chef."
White also owns High Tide Lobster Bar, with two locations in Spokane, and TT's Old Iron Brewery and Barbecue in Spokane Valley.