Chef Thomas Billie of Belly of the Beast wins Best Chef: Texas at the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards. Maddow Blog | ...

Houston's own Thomas Bille has won the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas, and the story behind his success is truly inspiring.

The James Beard Foundation presents its Restaurant and Chef Awards each year, which are considered to be one of the nation’s most prestigious honors.

The 35th James Beard Foundation Awards celebrated culinary excellence, with winners like Thomas Bille and Carlos Delgado recognized for their innovative cuisine. Immigrant influence was highlighted, ...

Yia Yia Mary’s closed during the pandemic after a 17-year run but makes its return in a former Pappadeaux site.

One Texan finalist has emerged victorious in the national categories at the prestigious James Beard Awards. Arjav Ezekiel of ...

On June 16, the winners of the “Oscars of food,” as the James Beard Awards have been called, were announced. From Houston, ...

Arjav Ezekiel's win represents the first time an Austin restaurant professional has won the prestigious national James Beard ...

Four Houston-area chefs and restaurants represented Houston as nominees, with one taking home the top honor. Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast i n Spring was named Best Chef: Texas over fellow ...

Thomas Bille of Belly of the Best was awarded the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: Texas award for 2025, while Ema and Stephanie Velasquez were nominated for Best New Restaurant, and March by June ...