James Beard Award Nominees 2025 Winners. The 2025 james beard award semifinalists are in and three hudson valley culinary figures have been nominated as best chef in new york state. Alabama has produced a number of james beard award winners over the years including highland bar and grill in the best restaurant in the u.s.
Also, 2025 is the james beard awardsโ 35th anniversary! Those nominees will be announced may 7.