Restaurants & Bars
4 FL Restaurants Nominated For 2025 James Beard Awards
Florida's restaurants and chefs are well-represented among the 2025 James Beard Awards nominees.
FLORIDA — The culinary scene in Florida is well-represented in the 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees announced Wednesday by the James Beard Foundation.
2025 is an important milestone for the James Beard Foundation: It’s the 35th anniversary of the awards, considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors. Awards will be presented in 25 categories this year with an expanded focus on cocktail and beverage service.
Florida nominees are:
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- Outstanding Restaurateur, Sue Chin and Jason Chin, Good Salt Restaurant Group (Seito Sushi, Reyes Mezcaleria, The Osprey, and others), Orlando
- Best New Restaurant, Ômo by Jônt, Winter Park
- Best New Bar, ViceVersa, Miami
- Best Chef: South, Nando Chang, Itamae AO, Miami
The James Beard Awards, first presented in 1991, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries and are often regarded as the “Oscars of culinary arts.” They recognize a range of experiences, from fine-dining restaurants to casual gems, in 22 categories.
Winners will be announced Monday, June 16, in a ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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