Austin is excited about its James Beard Award semifinalists, but there's a downside. The success highlights a continued struggle for recognition.

AUSTIN, Texas — The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists – and some Austin restaurants and chefs are among them. The James Beard Foundation ...

Several Austin-area restaurants and chefs have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards, award leadership announced Wednesday.

The culinary world is buzzing as six Austin chefs and restaurants have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards ...

This recognition is a welcome contrast to the 2024 James Beard Awards, where Austin's culinary scene saw limited success. Birdie’s chef and co-owner Tracy Malachek was the sole Austin chef to ...