Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heidi Vukov, owner and chef at Hook & Barrel in Myrtle Beach, has made the list of semifinalists for a James Beard Award in 2026.

Hook & Barrel, a popular Myrtle Beach seafood restaurant, was just named the third-best casual dining spot in the nation. “To be placed third in the in the country, it’s kind of mind boggling,” said ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Welcome to Hook & Barrel Seafood & Bar, where fresh coastal flavors are on full display! Join us as we speak with Chef Heidi, for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Best Chef: ...

A Myrtle Beach chef has made the list of semifinalists for a James Beard Award in 2026. Heidi Vukov, owner and chef at Hook & Barrel, was among 20 chefs nominated for the “Best Chef Southeast,” which ...