James Beard Nominations 2025 Texas. Considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors, the james beard awards® recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a. Both perennial favorites (looking at you, mixtli!).
Overall, houston received seven nominations in national categories and six. The 2025 restaurant and chef award semifinalists for the james beard awards are here — and several austin chefs + restaurants made the cut.