Only two Arizona chefs remain in the running for a coveted James Beard Award following the announcement of finalists Wednesday. Why it matters: The James Beard Foundation's awards are among the ...
Fifteen Arizona chefs and restaurants have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards, including nominations for Best Chef — Southwest, Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker ...
Zoom in: Here are Arizona's semifinalists: Emerging chef: Lawrence "LT" Smith, Chilte, (Phoenix) Best new restaurant: Santo Arcadia, (Phoenix)... Axios Phoenix Story by Gigi Sukin ...