Texas claimed 39 restaurants, chefs and professionals who were nominated as semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards.

The James Beard Foundation announced semifinalist nominees include Houston restaurants Ema, Tatemo, Jun and Xalisko.

Considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors, the James Beard Awards recognize exceptional talent in the ...

This year's semifinalist list includes several familiar names, both from previous James Beard honors as well as the inaugural Michelin Guide Texas.

Houston area chefs tie with San Antonio for the most nods for the James Beard Award’s Best Chef: Texas category ...

HOUSTON — More than a dozen Houston-area restaurants and chefs made the cut for the James Beard Foundation's 2025 Restaurants and Chef Awards. The prestigious awards recognize exceptional ...

The 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony will be held at Lyric Opera of Chicago on June 16 where the winners will be announced. Lorretta Ruggiero is a Houston Press freelance ...

"It is the human side of hospitality, and I think it’s the part people so often forget," Koffeteria owner Vanarin Kuch said.

HOUSTON — The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for its 2025 Restaurants and Chef Award and the Houston area is well represented. The prestigious awards span categories ...