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

When the 2025 semifinalists were announced, some chefs were fixing their ovens or shopping. Soon, their days changed.

More than a dozen local chefs, bakers, bars and restaurants are in the mix for the year's most prestigious food awards.

The Grand Canyon State is no stranger to the food and beverage industry’s prestigious awards. Meet the 2025 James Beard semifinalists.

Philly's dining scene is represented across 10 categories for the 2025 James Beard Foundation's Restaurant and Chef Awards.

Today, the James Beard Foundation announced this year’s semifinalists, revealing the chefs and restaurants potentially up for consideration for the 2025 James Beard Awards, considered one of the biggest honors and acknowledgments in the restaurant industry.

It's time to update your restaurant bucket list—the 2025 James Beard Awards semifinalists have been revealed, and the list makes for a tantalizing assortment of must-try restaurants and bars.

The James Beard Foundation unveiled its “long list” of James Beard Awards semifinalists today, Jan. 22, with recognition for Orange County’s Anaheim’s Strong Water and Heritage Barbecue’s Daniel Castillo.

The James Beard Foundation unveiled its full list of James Beard Awards semifinalists today, Jan. 22, with more than a dozen Los Angeles County chefs and restaurants receiving recognition.