11 San Antonio chefs named semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards
Multiple San Antonio chefs and restaurants landed on the 2025 semifinalist list for the James Beard Awards, one of the nation's most prestigious culinary contests. Chefs Emil Oliva (Leche de Tigre), Leo Davila (Stixs & Stone), Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin (Best Quality Daughter), Grey Hwang (Shiro Japanese Bistro, Yozora), John Ramos and Jonathan Reyes (Chika) and Alex Sarmiento and Brenda Sarmiento (El Pastor Es Mi Señor) all received nominations for Best Chef: Texas.
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