The prestigious culinary foundation nominated chefs in Healdsburg, Napa and Glen Ellen. Four North Bay restaurants and chefs have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards in 2025.

NEW YORK, NY – The James Beard Awards have unveiled their list of semifinalists for 2025, and a remarkable 10 Indian Americans in the culinary world have been recognized. The semifinalists across various categories, underscoring the significant contributions of Indian-American chefs in reshaping dining experiences across the U.S.:

A bakery, two bars and several Bozeman area chefs were named semifinalists for the James Beard Awards on Wednesday.

A Boulder restaurant and a Boulder chef were named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards.

A Cedar Rapids chef is a semifinalist for a very prestigious James Beard Award.Andy Schumacher, Chef and Co-owner of Cobble Hill, was just named a 2025 semifina

Holiday activities have ended, snow and ice has fully glazed the state and cabin-fevered thoughts wander to long summer days on a river, lake or in the mountains.

Jose Contreras has always dreamed of having his own restaurant, but he says he never imagined something like this.

Five local chefs have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the culinary world.

Two South Mississippi restaurants are James Beard semifinalists for excellence this year. The nominees announced Wednesday are Vestige in Ocean Springs, and White Pillars in Biloxi, where owners Tresse Sumrall and Austin Sumrall are nominees for best chefs in the South.

Three Northwest Arkansas chefs have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards in the Best Chef: South category.

Chef Paolo Dungca, of Filipino restaurant and cafe Hiraya is a semifinalist for the Emerging Chef award, which, according to the foundation, highlights a chef who "displays exceptional talent, character, and leadership ability, and who is likely to make a significant impact in years to come."