Berlu was a rare bird, a fine-dining restaurant in a city with little use for them, offering a meticulous tasting menu that — at least in the early days — clocked in at a relatively affordable $80 a head.

The James Beard Foundation announced Wednesday the finalists vying for its coveted awards, and among them are five Chicago chefs and restaurants.

Five Minnesotans have been named finalists in the prestigious James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. Here's who is up for the award.

The football world is mourning the death of a former Super Bowl champion who passed away this week. John Vella, a stalwart on the offensive line for the then-Oakland Raiders whom he played with from 1972-79 before finishing his career with the Minnesota Vikings, passed away this week. He was 74 ...

Three restaurant professionals in Charlotte were nominated as 2025 semifinalists for a James Beard Award: Community Matters Cafe executive chef Chayil Johnson; Tonidandel-Brown beverage director Colleen Hughes; and Restaurant Constance owner and chef Sam Diminich. Alex Cason/CharlotteFive Collage by Melissa Oyler

Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.The James Beard Foundation announced its award nominees — culled from an earlier list of semifinalists — on Wednesday.

The nominations for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards have been announced, and Pittsburgh was among those named. The categories where Pittsburgh is represented are Best New Restaurant and the Humanitarian of the Year Awards.

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The James Beard Foundation, which recognizes exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, announced the finalists for its 2025 award season, and one Austinite made the cut.