Maxwells Trading, Galit, Oriole, HaiSous and Kumiko are among the Chicago spots listed as finalists for the prestigious award.

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The nominations for the restaurant industry's prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards are out, and five Chicago spots have made the list.

Nominations have been announced for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards that recognize people and businesses in the United States' food and hospitality industry. Chicago has five nominees this year.

Lincoln Park’s ode to Middle Eastern cuisine Galit is a finalist for outstanding restaurant.

Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.The James Beard Foundation announced its award nominees — culled from an earlier list of semifinalists — on Wednesday.

Nominees include Jon Yao of Kato and Daniel Castillo of Heritage Barbecue. Castillo hopes the nomination will shed more light on Orange County and barbecue.

Oklahoma has two nominees for the 2025 James Beard Awards, which honors the best restaurants and chefs in the country.