Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia chefs and restaurants named as finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards.

Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia chefs and restaurants named as finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards. WHEREAS, The James Beard Awards recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media and broader food systems. As well as a demonstrated commitment to equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.; and WHEREAS, The James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards recognize excellence in the culinary arts, food and beverage, and hospitality industries among new and established restaurants and their chefs nationwide; and WHEREAS, The James Beard Foundation announced its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards nominee finalists on April 2, 2025, in advance of the awards ceremony that will take place on June 16, 2025; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia has a rich and diverse history of hospitality, culture and cuisine, with numerous award winning restaurants and bars; and WHEREAS, Four Philadelphia restaurants and chefs were recognized as finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards, and Philadelphia was recognized again for its iconic dining scene and top culinary talent with the 2025 list of semifinalists; and WHEREAS, Phila Lorn of Mawn was named as a finalist for Emerging Chef; Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi & Izakaya and Amanda Shulman of Her Place Supper Club were all named as finalists for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic; and WHEREAS, The Lovers Bar at Friday, Saturday, Sunday, owned by Chad and Hanna Williams, was named as a finalist for Out…