Executive Chef at "Community Matters Cafe," Chayil Johnson has been recognized as semifinalist in the "Best Chef" category for the 2025 James Beard Awards.

Nearly a dozen restaurants have opened so far this year in the Charlotte area, with notable closures shutting down favorites, ...

But the James Beard Awards have woken up to the immense talent that our chefs and beverage professionals have to offer.

[WINNERS: Every Charlotte area chef, restaurant ever nominated for a James Beard Award.] After the James Beard 2025 semifinalists were announced, an exchange on CharlotteFive’s Instagram posts shows ...

The restaurateur who came up through an iconic KC dining company now owns a spot embraced by locals and visitors alike — ...

Two Charlotte chefs and a mixologist are in the running for this year's coveted James Beard Awards. Two Charlotte chefs and a mixologist are in the running for this year's James Beard Awards.

The lifestyle magazine characterized Charlotte’s dining scene as creative and diverse offering everything from Southern ...

Charlotte's Colleen Hughes of Supperland is the lone North Carolina semifinalist. North Carolina chefs have a history of winning James Beard Awards. Lantern's Andrea Reusing won best chef in the ...

CHARLOTTE — Two Charlotte chefs and a mixologist have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards. Chef Sam Diminich of Restaurant Constance and chef Chayil Johnson of ...