The 2025 James Beard Foundation Media Awards recognized notable contributions in food journalism. Eater Chicago's Ashok Selvam received the Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award for his diverse reporting on local dining and food culture. His impactful stories included coverage on the Etta Collective's bankruptcies and a feature on Indian American chefs. Additionally, Punch won an award in the Beverage category for Craig Sauers's article on the challenges faced by distilleries in Thailand. Eater and Punch's strong presence at the awards highlighted their commitment to excellence in food and beverage coverage.
Ashok Selvam's remarkable work tackling complex food narratives and engaging in enterprising reporting earned him the Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award at the 2025 James Beard Foundation Media Awards.
Punch's Craig Sauers was recognized for his insightful article on the struggles of Thailand's distilleries, illustrating the high standards upheld by the James Beard Media Awards.
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