Features James Beard Awards 2 CT Chefs & 1 Restaurant Win Nominations For Prestigious James Beard Awards 2025 Stephanie Webster January 22, 2025 James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalist nominees for the 2025 James Beard Awards today in a press release. Finalists in these categories will be announced on April 2. The overall winners will be announced at the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony, which will be held on June 16 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.We are thrilled to report that two Connecticut chefs have been nominated for “Best Chef: Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).” The James Beard Foundation award is one of the highest honors in the culinary industry. Congratulations to Michelle Greenfield of Allium Eatery in Westport & Brian Lewis of The Cottage, also in Westport. Additionally, The Oyster Club in Mystic has been nominated for “Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program.” Stay tuned as these semifinalists go to the next round on April 2nd.
