"Each year restaurants and bars across the country are set abuzz when the James Beard Foundation announces the top chefs, restaurateurs and beverage professionals in the running for its coveted awards. The semifinalists, announced today, are the first announcement in a string of them, and Los Angeles-area restaurants and individuals racked up two dozen nods. Of these semifinalists, the nominees will be announced March 31, while the winners will be announced and awarded at a June 15 ceremony held at Chicago's Lyric Opera."
"Now in its 40th year, the foundation was established in honor of the eponymous chef who began his own culinary school, authored numerous cookbooks and proselytized cooking with whole foods. The awards, which were first given in 1991, tend to influence business for restaurants - even for those who don't proceed to the finalists round. According to the foundation, a 2025 survey revealed that 96% of semifinalists reported increased business after the announcements."
Semifinalists for the James Beard Awards were announced, with Los Angeles-area restaurants and individuals earning two dozen nods. Nominees will be announced March 31 and winners awarded June 15 at Chicago's Lyric Opera. The James Beard Foundation marks its 40th year; James Beard began a culinary school, authored cookbooks, and promoted whole foods. The awards were first given in 1991 and often influence restaurant business; a 2025 foundation survey found 96% of semifinalists reported increased business after the announcements. Kwang Uh earned his second semifinalist honor for Best Chef in California for his formal Baroo tasting-menu restaurant. Uh expressed gratitude and surprise at the nomination.
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