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

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 ...

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

Winning a James Beard Award is one of the highest honors a chef or restaurant can receive. It is basically the Oscars of the ...

Fifteen Arizona 15 chefs and restaurants are semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards, including Best Chef — Southwest and Best New Bar.

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

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

Several chefs and restaurants throughout Arizona have been included in the James Beard Foundation's list of award ...

Over the last year, seven Phoenix restaurants and bars made best in America lists for stellar Mexican food, Thai cuisine and ...