James Beard Award Winners 2025. Read on to learn more about the experiences that shaped their journeys to this year’s james beard awards ® and the impact of this recognition. The award for outstanding restaurateur went to erika and kelly whitaker, who run a restaurant group in the denver area while chicago’s lula cafe won for outstanding hospitality.
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