These are the James Beard Foundation’s NY chef and restaurant finalists for 2025

And just like that, we are one step closer to awards season.

The James Beard Foundation just released its 2025 James Beard Awards list of nominees for top chefs and restaurants across the country, following a much talked-about 2025 semifinalist announcement in January. Recognizing “exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system,” the final awards will be given out during a June 16 ceremony at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago.

Below, find the list of NYC finalists:

Outstanding Restaurateur

• Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, Frenchette, Le Rock and Le Veau d’Or
• Simon Kim, Gracious Hospitality Management (COTE, Undercote and COQODAQ)

Outstanding Chef

• Gabriel Kreuther, Gabriel Kreuther
• Jungsik Yim, Jungsik

Outstanding Restaurant

• Don Angie
• The Four Horsemen

Emerging Chef

• Danny Garcia, Time & Tide
• Daniel Garwood, Acru

Best New Restaurant 

• Café Carmellini
• Corima
• Kisa
• Penny

Outstanding Pastry Chef or Bakery

• Camari Mick, Raf's 

Outstanding Bakery

• Fan-Fan Doughnuts

Outstanding Hospitality

• Atomix
• Melba’s 

Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages

• The Hawksmoor 

Best New Bar

• Bar Contra
• Sip & Guzzle

Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service

• Cassandra Felix, Daniel

Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service

• Ignacio Jimenez, Superbueno
• Takuma Watanabe, Martiny’s

Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

• Dan Richer, Razza, Jersey City, NJ
• David Viana, Lita, Aberdeen, NJ 

Best Chef: New York State

• Fariyal Abdullahi, Hav & Mar
• Nasim Alikhani, Sofreh
• Ayo Balogun, Dept of Culture
• Giovanni Cervantes, Carnitas Ramirez
• Chris Cipollone, Francie
• Suzanne Cupps, Lola's
• Clare de Boer, Stissing House
• Aretah Ettarh, Gramercy Tavern
• Ryan Fernandez, Southern Junction
• Marcus Glocker, Koloman
• Efrén Hernández, Casa Susanna
• Eiji Ichimura, Ichimura
• Brian Kim, Oiji Mi
• Hooni Kim, Meju
• Atsushi Kono, Kono
• Vijay Kumar, Semma
• Shaina Loew-Banayan, Café Mutton
• Kwame Onwuachi, Tatiana
• Hillary Sterling, Ci Siamo
• Emily Yuen, Lingo

Find the full list of nominees on the James Beard Foundation’s website. 

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