It’s officially food awards season. On Wednesday, the James Beard Foundation announced its 2020 Awards semifinalists, and Colorado chefs and restaurants already won big. Across the state, 18 chefs, restaurateurs, restaurants, bars and a spirits producer received nominations for the 2020 James Beard Foundation Awards. Last year, just eight Colorado semifinalists were named. James Beard Awards are given at the national and regional level, and Colorado got a whopping seven nods among the country-wide categories.