If you're a foodie, we've got a list for you! The 2025 James Beard Awards®, one of the most prestigious honors in the culinary world, has announced its semifinalists in the Restaurant and Chef Awards categories. We've sifted through to find the standout chefs and restaurants from the tri-state area that are shaping the local food scene. Here they are:
James Beard Award Semifinalists in PA, NJ, and NY:
Outstanding Restaurateur
Dan Richer, Razza, Jersey City, NJ
David Viana, Lita, Aberdeen, NJ
Lee Hanson & Riad Nasr, Frenchette, New York, NY
Simon Kim, COTE, New York, NY
Outstanding Chef
Greg Vernick, Vernick Fish, Philadelphia, PA
Gabriel Kreuther, Gabriel Kreuther, New York, NY
Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
Matt Adler, Cucina Morini, Washington, D.C.
Juan Carlos Aparicio, El Chingon, Philadelphia, PA
Jesse Ito, Royal Sushi & Izakaya, Philadelphia, PA
Dan Richer, Razza, Jersey City, NJ
David Viana, Lita, Aberdeen, NJ
Best Chef: New York State
Fariyal Abdullahi, Hav & Mar, New York, NY
Nasim Alikhani, Sofreh, Brooklyn, NY
Ayo Balogun, Dept of Culture, Brooklyn, NY
Chris Cipollone, Francie, Brooklyn, NY
Vijay Kumar, Semma, New York, NY
Best New Restaurant
Fet-Fisk, Pittsburgh, PA
Corima, New York, NY
Kisa, New York, NY
Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
Càphê Roasters, Philadelphia, PA
Waxlight Bar à Vin, Buffalo, NY
Outstanding Bar
Leyenda, Brooklyn, NY
The Lovers Bar at Friday Saturday Sunday, Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding Bakery
Machine Shop, Philadelphia, PA
Fan Fan Doughnuts, Brooklyn, NY
Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker
Abigail Dahan, Provenance, Philadelphia, PA
Camari Mick, Raf's, New York, NY
Keep an eye out for the 2025 James Beard Award winners in April, but don’t wait until then to experience the magic these semifinalists are crafting.
Until next time, peace!
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