Philadelphia's thriving restaurant scene is well-represented on the list of semifinalists for the James Beard Awards.

After a year of Minnesota chefs being front and center on the nation’s culinary stage, the scene was set for another big year as 11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants were named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards,

Today, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards. These are some of the most coveted awards in the culinary universe. This year, the Boston area was well-represented.