And the James Beard Foundation, which runs the awards, is getting closer to handing out the 2025 medals. On Wednesday, the nominees for the restaurant and chef awards were announced. Two Phoenix ...

The James Beard Foundation Awards are considered one of the most prestigious honors to receive in the restaurant and beverage industry. The Phoenix-based semifinalists include Lawrence “LT ...

Valentine’s chef, Donald Hawk, was a James Beard semifinalist in the regional best chef category this year. In the Best Chef category, Yotaka Martin from downtown Phoenix’s Lom Wong was named ...

Winners will be announced later this year. MORE DETAILS: Phoenix chef named semifinalist for James Beard 'emerging chef' award Crystal Kass from Valentine in Phoenix is one of the five finalists ...

The James Beard Foundation established the awards in ... This year's finalists from Arizona include: Crystal Kass, Valentine, Phoenix, AZ — Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker Yotaka Martin ...

After 15 Arizona chefs and restaurants were named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards in January, two Phoenix chefs moved on to the finalist round: One for Best Chef ...

After 15 Arizona chefs and restaurants were named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards in January, two Phoenix chefs moved on to the finalist round: One for Best Chef ...

The James Beard Awards revealed their 2025 semifinalists ... The awards expanded into three new beverage-related categories this year, with Phoenix spots recognized in each of them: Flashback ...

Lom Wong chef Yotaka "Sunny" Martin and Valentine pastry chef Crystal Kass are the sole Arizonans to make it to the finalist round of the 2025 James Beard Awards. Why it matters: The Beards are among ...