Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene is getting some recognition on Wednesday. Three Philadelphia chefs and a bar in the city are among the 2025 James Beard Award nominees .

The finalists for the James Beard Foundation Awards were announced, with 4 Houston restaurants and chefs recognized.

DiMeo had been named among the 20 semifinalists in January ― his second Best Chef nomination after getting a nod in the same category in 2022.

ViceVersa, a finalist for Best New Bar, is located within The Elser Hotel in downtown Miami at 398 N.E. Fifth St. The Italian-inspired aperitivo bar opened in June 2024. It was created by renowned bartender Valentino Longo in collaboration with the culinary team behind Jaguar Sun and Sunny’s Steakhouse.

The James Beard Foundation has named two Greater Boston chefs and a bar as finalists for its prestigious awards to be announced in June.

Jennifer Blakeslee and Eric Patterson are up for the James Beard Award in the regional category of: Best Chef: Great Lakes. They own The Cooks’ House, a fine dining restaurant in Traverse City. Patterson and Blakeslee worked together in Las Vegas, cooking in Michelin-starred kitchens before opening The Cooks’ House in Blakeslee’s native city.

After 10 Michigan chefs and restaurants were longlisted as semifinalists for the prestigious food award in January, only one is a final nominee.

Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, the James Beard Awards is upholding its role as the nation's foremost culinary honors by evolving its awards structure.

Dallas, which earned six James Beard Foundation finalist award nomination, more than any other city or town in the South