"Each honor has quite a bit of weight in the food world and sway with diners, and in the case of broader New England Beard semifinalists, their cities aren't visited by Michelin (yet), anyway. Plus, Michelin is an international entity, which comes with pros and cons when evaluating our fair city (a broader perspective, to be sure, but maybe less understanding of what makes Boston Boston) while the Beards are solely focused on the United States."
"Now in its 36th year, the organization kicks things off with the announcement of the year's semifinalists. Greater Boston has a little more representation among the national award categories this year (10 to last year's eight) although fewer in the jam-packed Best Chef: Northeast category (five to last year's eight). On the broader New England stage, Portland, Maine, Providence, Rhode Island, and Burlington, Vermont have a lot to celebrate with today's announcement."
Semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation awards were announced as the organization begins its 36th annual awards process for restaurants and chefs. Greater Boston earned increased representation among national award categories, rising to ten semifinalists from eight last year, while Best Chef: Northeast semifinalists from Boston decreased to five. Portland, Maine, Providence, Rhode Island, and Burlington, Vermont received significant regional recognition. There is minimal overlap between this year's Beard semifinalists and the 2025 Michelin Guide, with only La Padrona and Lenox Sophia appearing on both lists. The Beards include 13 national categories, 12 regional Best Chef awards, media and impact awards, and America's Classics honors.
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