Four chefs from Idaho have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Award in the Best Chef (Mountain) division.

James Beard semifinalists for the Mountain region are chosen from five states: Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

Five local chefs have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the culinary world.

Four chefs in Idaho, three in Treasure Valley, named semifinalists in this year's James Beard Awards ...

The James Beard Award semifinalists were named Wednesday morning. The James Beard Award is given to the best restaurants, ...

Today, the James Beard Foundation announced this year’s semifinalists, revealing the chefs and restaurants potentially up for ...

The James Beard Foundation also awards medals to honorees in food media, including cookbooks, TV shows, and journalism. Those ...

The James Beard Award is given to the best restaurants, chefs and bakers in the country. Neither Spokane nor North Idaho were represented in this year's nominations, but there are several other ...