The prestigious culinary foundation nominated chefs in Healdsburg, Napa and Glen Ellen. Four North Bay restaurants and chefs have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards in 2025.

One restaurant and several chefs in Pittsburgh have been named semifinalists for this year's James Beard Awards. The semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards, which "recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries" were announced Wednesday and one Pittsburgh restaurant and three chefs found their names included among those up for being honored this year in the Mid-Atlantic Region,

Chef Roberto Alcocer of Michelin-starred Valle joins two-time nominee Tara Monsod of Animae, and Roma Norte is up for Best New Bar