2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists Named Candidates. The james beard awards announced its 2025 semifinalists wednesday morning, with the seattle area getting 16 spots for candidates in the oscars of the restaurant world. California evan algorri, etra, los angeles, california

The 2025 restaurant and chef award semifinalists for the james beard awards are here — and several austin chefs + restaurants made the cut. From a celebrity pastry chef.