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

Little Rituals, Chilte and Lom Wong are among the semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards, including Best Chef — Southwest ...

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.

Little Rituals, Chilte and Lom Wong are among the semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards, including Best Chef — Southwest and Best New Bar.

Restaurants and chefs from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Bisbee, Tucson, and the Gila River Indian Community put Arizona on the list!

The Phoenix-based semifinalists include Lawrence “LT” Smith of new-school Mexican restaurant Chilte, who received a nod for ...

Jose Contreras, chef-owner of Amelia's Mexican Kitchen, with two Tucson locations is up for the national culinary honor. And ...