The Phoenix-based semifinalists include Lawrence “LT” Smith of new-school Mexican restaurant Chilte, who received a nod for Emerging Chef, an award that recognizes a chef the ...

Little Rituals, Chilte and Lom Wong are among the semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards. Five Arizonans are nominated for ...

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A select group of Phoenix chefs found their phones blowing up on Wednesday morning. Texts, calls and DMs congratulated the freshly named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists. For some, these ...

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Little Rituals in downtown Phoenix was a semifinalist under the ... They are: In April, the James Beard Foundation will release the finalists for each award, and the winners will be announced ...

Little Rituals, Chilte and Lom Wong are among the semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards, including Best Chef — Southwest and Best New Bar.

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The James Beard Awards revealed their 2025 semifinalists on Wednesday, with over a dozen Arizona chefs, bars and restaurants in the running. Why it matters: The Beards are among the highest honors in ...