Twin Cities, Chicago Restaurants Win Multiple James Beard Awards

The 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in the culinary world, with notable wins across several U.S. regions. Minnesota chefs and restaurants shone at the ceremony, with Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel in St. Paul winning Best Chef: Midwest and Bûcheron in Minneapolis taking home Best New Restaurant, highlighting the region's rich culinary heritage and innovation. Chicago also earned accolades, including Outstanding Bar for Kumiko and Best Chef Great Lakes for Noah Sandoval of Oriole, underscoring the city's vibrant food scene and the important role of immigrant communities. Texas' Thomas Billie of Belly of the Beast in Spring was honored as Best Chef: Texas, recognized for his Mexican-New American cuisine blending heritage and modern influences. New York's culinary excellence was highlighted with awards to Atomix for outstanding hospitality, Ignacio Jimenez for cocktail service, and Vijay Kumar of Semma for Best Chef: New York State, who emphasized the pride in Indian cuisine during his acceptance speech. These awards underscore the diverse and dynamic nature of America's food industry, celebrating both regional flavors and individual creativity.