San Antonio’s culinary scene is sizzling with excitement over 7 local restaurants being named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards.
Phat khaprao pork fried rice at Best Quality Daughter, where Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin was named a semifinalist for best Texas chef.San Antonio’s culinary scene is sizzling with excitement over seven local restaurants being named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards., a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday.
And in the best chef in Texas category: Leo Davila of Stixs and Stone; Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin of Best Quality Daughter; Grey Hwang of Shiro Japanese Bistro; Emil Oliva of Leche de Tigre, John Ramos and Jonathan Reyes of Chika; and Alex Sarmiento and Brenda Sarmiento of El Pastor Es Mi Señor. This year, in honor of the awards’ 35th anniversary, the James Beard Foundation has introduced three new categories focusing on beverages — best new bar, outstanding professional in beverage service, and outstanding professional in cocktail service.
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