The 2025 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalists have been announced, and one Dutchess County chef has made the list. The James Beard Awards recognize extraordinary talent within the culinary and food media industries, identifying the best restaurants and chefs in the country.

The James Beard Awards just announced their 2025 semifinalists with nearly 20 D.C.-area chefs and restaurants in the running. Why it matters: The Beards are like the Oscars for the American hospitality industry,

The prestigious culinary foundation nominated chefs in Healdsburg, Napa and Glen Ellen. Four North Bay restaurants and chefs have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards in 2025.