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James Beard Awards 2025 Finalists Announced, Highlighting Minnesota’s Culinary Talent

Six Twin Cities representatives and five Minnesota chefs are among the finalists for the prestigious awards, with winners to be revealed in June.

Pork belly, an iconic dish at State Bird Provisions, in San Francisco on March 7, 2020.
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Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, at the Anchovy Bar in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The duo have been nominated for a James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur.
Kosuke Tada, chef-owner of Mijoté, prepares a main course of lamb with piquillo peppers and lemon at Mijoté in San Francisco. The chef is a finalist for a James Beard Award for Best Chef: California.

Overview

  • The James Beard Foundation has announced the finalists for its 2025 awards, narrowing down the semifinalist list released in January.
  • Six Twin Cities representatives have been nominated in national categories, including Outstanding Chef, Outstanding Restaurant, and Best New Restaurant.
  • Five Minnesota chefs are finalists in the Best Chef: Midwest category, representing Minneapolis, St. Paul, and St. Joseph.
  • The James Beard Awards, established in 1990, are considered the highest honors in the U.S. culinary and hospitality industry.
  • The winners will be celebrated at the awards ceremony on June 16, 2025, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.