James Beard 2025 Finalists. Here is the list of 2025 james beard beard foundation awards semifinalists from the greater los angeles region. Moving forward, the james beard nominees will be announced on wednesday, april 2, and winners will be celebrated at the james beard restaurant and chef awards ceremony.

This semifinalist list reflects the restaurant and chef categories; The 2025 restaurant and chef award semifinalists for the james beard awards are here — and several austin chefs + restaurants made the cut.