James Beard Awards semifinalists announced

15 Arizona chefs, restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists
More than a dozen local chefs, bakers, bars and restaurants are in the mix for the year's most prestigious food awards.
Here Are Phoenix, Arizona’s 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The Phoenix-based semifinalists include Lawrence “LT” Smith of new-school Mexican restaurant Chilte, who received a nod for Emerging Chef, an award that recognizes a chef the
2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists: more than a dozen Arizona chefs, restaurants make the list
Restaurants and chefs from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Bisbee, Tucson, and the Gila River Indian Community put Arizona on the list!
'Mind-blowing': 15 Arizona chefs, restaurants are James Beard Award semifinalists
Little Rituals, Chilte and Lom Wong are among the semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards, including Best Chef — Southwest and Best New Bar.
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Campione, Chico chefs up for James Beard awards
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Bar Harbor fine dining establishment lands as semifinalist for 2025 James Beard Award
Over 30 years ago, the James Beard Foundation was developed to celebrate America’s food culture and push for new standards. Any restaurant recognized is getting the level of recognition equivalent to an Oscar.
A first time James Beard semifinalist reflects on his journey
The semi-finalist list includes some famous names like Yia Vang, Diane Moua and Gavin Kaysen. Abraham Gessesse may not be a household name, but he is the chef owner of the St. Paul restaurant Hyacinth and he’s been nominated in the Best Chef Midwest category for the first time.
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