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JAMES BEARD AWARDS

CHICAGO NOMINEES

James Beard Awards 2025 Chicago SEMI-Finalists

We’d like to extend a special congratulations to all the Chicago restaurants that were named semi-finalists for the James Beard Awards in 2025!

Outstanding Restaurant

Outstanding Chef

Emerging Chef

  • Jacob Potashnick, Feld

Best New Restaurant

Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program

Outstanding Bar

Best New Bar

Outstanding Restaurateur

Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service

Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH)

Check out all the Chicago James Beard Award winners from past years.