Zingerman’s chef up for Beard Award

Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor is known for its award-winning food, but now it’s starting to be recognized for its award-winning chefs.Excerpt:Executive chef Alex Young of Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor today was chosen as one of five nominees for best chef in the Great Lakes division of the James Beard Foundation Awards competition.Nominees were announced today in New Orleans. The awards, honoring professionals in the food and beverage industry, are considered the most prestigious in the food world. Nominees were also announced for food writers, cookbook authors, newspapers, magazines, Web sites and others in the media.Read the rest of the story here.