The James Beard Foundation announced the nominees for the 2025 Media Awards. Eater received four nominations, including Jaya Saxena's exploration of 'queer food.' Ashok Selvam's inquiry into a regional hospitality group's collapse and a whimsical piece on ballpark milkshakes earned him a nomination as well. Nylah Iqbal Muhammad's work on wartime comfort foods for Arab Americans was recognized. Additionally, Eater's video team was acknowledged for their series on female divers in South Korea. Meanwhile, Punch garnered nominations for pieces about changing bar landscapes and Thai distillers navigating challenges.
Eater's Jaya Saxena was nominated for the MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award for 'The Food That Makes You Gay,' which examines the dual nature of 'queer food.'
Award nominations include Eater's Ashok Selvam for local journalism in Chicago, highlighting his work on the hospitality collapse and the cultural significance of ballpark milkshakes.
Nylah Iqbal Muhammad from Eater Chicago was nominated for exploring how 'Grief, Solidarity, and Molokhia' offers comfort during wartime for Arab Americans.
Punch received nods for pieces highlighting early-hour bars and the difficulties faced by Thai distillers, reflecting on cultural and governmental challenges in the beverage industry.
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