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2025 James Beard Awards Semifinalists Announced: Excitement Builds!

1/23/2025

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The 2025 James Beard Awards semifinalists have been unveiled, shining a spotlight on exceptional chefs and restaurants from coast to coast. Anticipation builds as finalists will be announced on April 2, leading up to a grand celebration of culinary brilliance on June 16 in Chicago. Categories like Outstanding Chef and Best New Restaurant promise to honor the best in the industry.

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The 2025 James Beard Awards semifinalists have been unveiled, shining a spotlight on exceptional chefs and restaurants from coast to coast. Anticipation builds as finalists will be announced on April 2, leading up to a grand celebration of culinary brilliance on June 16 in Chicago. Categories like Outstanding Chef and Best New Restaurant promise to honor the best in the industry.