Minneapolis Restaurant and St. Paul Chef Win Big at 2025 James Beard Awards

A Minneapolis restaurant and a St. Paul chef are celebrating big wins from the prestigious James Beard Awards. Bûcheron has been crowned Best New Restaurant, while Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel has been named Best Chef: Midwest during a star-studded ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Winners

The 2025 James Beard Awards saw Minnesotans taking top honors, with Chef Karyn Tomlinson of St. Paul’s Myriel seizing the title of Best Chef Midwest. The event was co-hosted by celebrity chefs Nyesha Arrington and Minnesota’s own Andrew Zimmern.

Bûcheron and Chef Karyn Tomlinson Shine

Bûcheron, located on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, impressed judges to secure the award for Best New Restaurant. Meanwhile, Chef Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel in St. Paul made history by becoming the first St. Paul chef to win the prestigious culinary prize for Best Chef Midwest.

Celebrating Culinary Excellence

The 35th annual James Beard Awards were a night to remember for the Twin Cities, with Bûcheron and Chef Karyn Tomlinson emerging victorious. Andrew Zimmern, another proud Minnesotan, was among the hosts of the event.