The Phoenix-based semifinalists include Lawrence “LT” Smith of new-school Mexican restaurant Chilte, who received a nod for Emerging Chef, an award that recognizes a chef the

Bernie Kantak, owner of Beginner's Luck in Scottsdale, has been nominated for the Best Chef in the Southwest. This is his second time being nominated for the prestigious award.

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

Little Rituals, Chilte and Lom Wong are among the semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards. Five Arizonans are nominated for 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.

Restaurants and chefs from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Bisbee, Tucson, and the Gila River Indian Community put Arizona on the list!

Sam Fox is bringing another restaurant to the Nashville area. The Phoenix-based, eleven-time James Beard-nominated restaurateur will open Flower Child in Franklin this summer, at 1566 W. McEwen Dr. Suite 150, according to a news release.

Little Rituals in downtown Phoenix was a semifinalist under the ... They are: In April, the James Beard Foundation will release the finalists for each award, and the winners will be announced ...

Winning a James Beard Award is one of the highest honors a chef or restaurant can receive. It is basically the Oscars of the food industry. Trump Names Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon ...

Today, the James Beard Foundation announced this year’s semifinalists, revealing the chefs and restaurants potentially up for consideration for the 2025 James Beard Awards, considered one of the biggest honors and acknowledgments in the restaurant industry.

In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, there’s a culinary treasure that’s been serving up slices of heaven for decades. Tucked away in a modest strip mall, the Fry Bread House might not look like much from the outside, but don’t let appearances fool you. This unassuming eatery is home to what many locals swear is the best fry bread in America.

The Fry Bread House has been a Phoenix institution since 1992, serving up authentic Native American cuisine with a side of warm hospitality. It’s the kind of place where the aroma of freshly made fry bread greets you at the door like an old friend.