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New York Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- New York Times
In Koreatown, Musaek's Menu Looks to the Sea
Opening The Korean name of this restaurant means 'colorless.' It defines the cocktails, including clarified milk-washed options, served in the 12,000 square foot warmly decorated basement space. It is the third component (with Howoo and Dubuhaus) of a cluster of restaurants by Urimat Hospitality on two levels on the edge of Koreatown. The menu, by the executive chef Lenny Moon, whose credentials include Jungsik, looks to the sea with spicy shrimp crackers (tasty fried shrimp heads), and fish and chips made with shishamo, similar to smelts, served with white kimchi slaw. 6 East 32nd Street, B1 (lower level), 917-952-9490, Putting the Mexican larder on a world stage is what the restaurateur Gaz Herbert, who was born in Cuernavaca near Mexico City and has worked in London and New York, has in mind at his intimate replacement for Flynn McGarry's Gem Wine. The head chef, Scott McKay, shares his vision. They've devised mussels with corn custard and potato; striped bass aguachile; lobster with herbs; and sweetbreads with pineapple and tortilla. Desserts include a chocolate and guajillo torta. For now alcohol is only beer and wine, including Mexican, with a full license pending. The room showcases contemporary art from Mexico City. 116 Forsyth Street (Broome Street), 646-988-9678, Kate Kaneko is an tactician, planning to establish morning cafes in restaurants that are open only in the evening. Her debut is at Sandro's on the Upper East Side. A menu of coffees, matcha drinks and teas, and pastries like miso caramel buns, croissants and gochujang scones, are served from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 322 East 86th Street, Branches Wylie Dufresne has added another slice of his pizza to the Domino Park complex in Brooklyn. Here the setup will be traditional, selling and serving whole 16- and 20-inch pizzas, slices and soft serve to go or to eat in at tables, indoors and out, and at a counter overlooking the kitchen. Later this summer another outlet is coming to the Hugh, a food hall in Midtown. Domino Park, 320 Kent Avenue (South Third Street), no phone, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, An underpinning of sourdough crusts distinguishes this Bushwick pizzeria that now has an East Village location. Here the chef has added making St. Louis-style thin crust 'tavernetta' pies with toppings that go from classic to Hawaiian. Traditional Italian fare rounds out the menu and the wines favor natural techniques. 176 Second Avenue (11th Street), On the Menu Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Never thought a dark-skinned boy…': Tamil Nadu chef Vijay Kumar wins James Beard Award for Best Chef in New York, his acceptance speech goes viral
In a proud moment for India, Chef Vijay Kumar of Semma bagged the Best Chef Award in New York State at the prestigious James Beard Awards, one of the highest honours in the United States' culinary world. Originally from Tamil Nadu, this was Kumar's first nomination and win. In an emotional acceptance speech – which is now winning hearts on social media – Kumar reflected on his journey. 'When I started cooking, I never thought a dark-skinned boy from Tamil Nadu would make it to a room like this. But the food I grew up on food made with care, with fire, with soul, is now taking the main stage,' Kumar said. He stressed on the connection between food and culture. 'There's no such thing as a poor person's food or rich person's food. It's food. It's powerful. And the real luxury is to be able to connect with each other around the dinner table. Tonight, Indian cuisine stands tall, Tamil food stands tall, my own food and heritage stand tall, and it all matters. I stand here for everyone who never thought their story belonged to be on a stage like this,' he said. Sharing the video, IAS Supriya Sahu wrote, 'This recognition not only brings spotlight on his exceptional culinary skills but also brings much-deserved attention to Tamil Nadu's rich culinary heritage on the global stage.' Watch here: Congratulations to Chef Vijay Kumar on winning the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef, New York. This recognition not only brings spotlight on his exceptional culinary skills but also brings much-deserved attention to Tamil Nadu's rich culinary heritage on the global… — Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) June 17, 2025 Several social media users hailed Kumar for his remarkable feat in the culinary world. 'Wow!! Amazing stuff this!! Many Congratulations to him and Wish many more follow him in taking Indian cuisine further!' a user wrote. 'Congratulations to chef Vijay Kumar on winning the prestigious James Beard award for the best chef,a great honour to Tamilnadus'rich culinary heritage,' another user commented. Semma, a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant located in New York, is popular for its authentic South Indian cuisine. Other major winners at the 2025 James Beard Awards included Bucheron, a French-American restaurant in Minneapolis, which was awarded Best New Restaurant, and Jungsik Yim, chef at the acclaimed Korean restaurant Jungsik in New York, who received the Outstanding Chef award.
Time Out
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Here are the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award winners
James Beard Awards season is finally here! Over the past few days, the James Beard Foundation descended up Chicago to celebrate the food, drink and hospitality industry. The 2025 James Beard Awards included various ceremonies, including the Impact Awards and the Media Awards, all culminating in the Restaurant and Chef Awards on June 16. Held at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago, the James Beard Awards honor excellence in the culinary industry, from fine dining establishments to casual neighborhood favorites. Nyesha Arrington and Andrew Zimmern hosted this year's mainstage, while the red carpet and ceremony livestream was hosted by some of New York's own, including Fariyal Abdullahi of Hav & Mar and Gregory Gourdet of Maison Passerelle, alongside Nilou Motamed and Francis Lam. The final awards ceremony was livestreamed via Eater. Out of the seven awards this year, New York brought home a whopping five. This year's awards ceremony included three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. New York took home one of the inaugural awards, as Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service was awarded to Ignacio Jimenez of Superbueno. As for Outstanding Hospitality, the honor went to Atomix. This isn't the first win for the Nomad restaurant, which previously won two James Beard Awards, including Best Chef: New York State in 2023 and Outstanding Restaurant Design (75 Seats and Under) in 2019. Outstanding Restaurateur went to Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr for their trio of French restaurants— Frenchette, Le Rock and Le Veau d'Or. The duo beat out fellow New York restaurateur Simon Kim of COTE, Undercote and COQODAQ. As for the title of Best Chef: New York State, the award went to Vijay Kumar of Semma. Kumar follows in the footsteps of his Unapologetic Foods colleague, Chintan Pandya, who won the award in 2022 for his work at Dhamaka. Chef Kumar won over Nasim Alikhani of Sofreh, Ryan Fernandez of Southern Junction Barbecue in Buffalo, NY, Eiji Ichimura of Sushi Ichimura and Atsushi Kono of Kono. When asked in a post-interview if New York was soon to be the new central hub of Indian cuisine, Kumar agreed, saying, 'a lot more Indian every year from every single state, not just from New York.' One of the most important awards of the evening, Jungsik Yim of Jungsik won Outstanding Chef. Nominated for the first time, Jungsik's award follows a three-Michelin-star rating from the Michelin Guide in 2024, the first Korean restaurant in the U.S. to receive the honor. Gabriel Kreuether of his eponymous restaurant, Gabriel Kreuther, was also up for the award. Leading up to the Restaurant and Chef Awards, the Foundation held the 2025 James Beard Media Awards on Saturday, June 14, honoring the nation's top food authors, broadcast producers, hosts and journalists. While the winners of the Impact Awards were announced in April, the Foundation honored them on Sunday, June 14. Previously known as the Leadership Awards, the Impact Awards recognized leaders and organizations 'focused on climate change mitigation, the Farm Bill, racial and gender equity, and innovative business and staffing practices that set new standards for the independent restaurant industry.' Brooklyn's Anthony Edwards Jr was one of the recipients of the award for his work at EatOkra. Together with his fellow co-founder and partner Janique Edwards, the two created the app to connect foodies with Black-owned restaurants, eateries and food trucks across the nation. Also announced this past April were the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Humanitarian of the Year Award. The awards went to author, culinary journalist and activist Toni Tipton-Martin and founder of Cafe Momentum Chad Houser, respectively. Here are the winning 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award winners for New York: Ignacio Jimenez of Superbueno Best Chef: New York State Vijay Kumar, Semma, New York, NY Outstanding Hospitality Atomix, New York, NY Outstanding Restaurateur Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, Frenchette, Le Rock and Le Veau d'Or Outstanding Chef Jungsik Yim, Jungsik
Axios
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Boston finalists shut out at James Beard Awards
The James Beard Awards named no winners in Massachusetts Monday night. But the ceremony did give a shoutout to Sullivan's Castle Island, which was named an America's Classics winner in February. Why it matters: It's the biggest night in the restaurant business. Driving the news: Jungsik Yim, the veteran chef behind Korean restaurant Jungsik in New York, won the outstanding chef award, beating Sarma's Cassie Piuma. Brookline's Merai lost to Puerto Rico-based Identidad Cocktail Bar for best new bar. Sky Haneul Kim of Gift Horse in Providence won the Best Chef: Northeast award, beating Urban Hearth owner Erin Miller and three other finalists. Yes, but: Brendan and Adrian Sullivan joined the ceremony in Chicago to celebrate their award, four months after winning the James Beard Foundation honors . "It's so surreal to be in the company that we're in tonight ... It's a 'pinch-me moment,'" Adrian Sullivan tells Axios.
Eater
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Here Is the Full List of James Beard Awards 2025 Winners
Tonight, in a star-studded ceremony at the Lyric Opera in Chicago, the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 James Beard Awards, considered the highest accolade for chefs and restaurateurs in America. In the major categories, Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, Colorado was named Outstanding Restaurant, Jungsik Yim of Jungsik in New York City took home the award for Outstanding Chef, and Bûcheron in Minneapolis was named Best New Restaurant. It was a big night in general for NYC, which was shut out of the major categories entirely last year: This year, Atomix won for Outstanding Hospitality, while the team of Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr (of Frenchette, Le Veau d' Or, and Le Rock) won Outstanding Restaurateur. This evening's Restaurant and Chef Awards follow Saturday's Media Awards hosted by Padma Lakshmi, which celebrated food media working in cookbooks, journalism, and television and audio. For this 35th-annual Restaurant and Chef Awards, Nyesha Arrington and Andrew Zimmern acted as the ceremony hosts. Tonight's award winners, selected from a finalists list announced on April 2, follow previously announced 2025 Beard Award recipients: journalist and historian Toni Tipton-Martin (who earned the Lifetime Achievement Award), Cafe Momentum founder Chad Houser (who received the Humanitarian of the Year Award), and the five winners of the Impact Award. Several winners addressed the current political moment directly in their speeches — three specifically emphatically declared 'fuck ICE' at the end of their remarks. The full list of winners, below: Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, Frenchette, Le Veau d' Or, and Le Rock, New York, NY Jungsik Yim, Jungsik, New York, NY Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder, CO Phila Lorn, Mawn, Philadelphia, PA Bûcheron, Minneapolis, MN JinJu Patisserie, Portland, OR Cat Cox, Country Bird Bakery, Tulsa, OK Charleston, Baltimore, MD Identidad Cocktail Bar, San Juan, PR Arjav Ezekiel, Birdie's, Austin, TX Ignacio Jimenez, Superbueno, New York, NY Jon Yao, Kato, Los Angeles, CA Noah Sandoval, Oriole, Chicago, IL Carlos Delgado, Causa and Amazonia, Washington, D.C. Karyn Tomlinson, Myriel, St. Paul, MN Salvador Alamilla, Amano, Caldwell, ID Vijay Kumar, Semma, New York, NY Sky Haneul Kim, Gift Horse, Providence, RI Timothy Wastell, Antica Terra, Amity, OR Nando Chang, Itamae AO, Miami, FL Jake Howell, Peninsula, Nashville, TN Yotaka Martin, Lom Wong, Phoenix, AZ Thomas Bille, Belly of the Beast, Spring, TX The following wins were previously announced: • Lucky Wishbone, Anchorage, AK • Dooky Chase, New Orleans, LA • U.S. Representative Angie Craig (the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture) • Anthony Edwards, Jr., (co-founder of Black-owned restaurants guide EatOkra) • Seanicaa Edwards Herron (founder and executive director of the Freedmen Heirs Foundation) • Dune Lankard (president and founder of Native Conservancy) Disclosure: Some Vox Media staff members are part of the voting body for the James Beard Awards. Eater is partnering with the James Beard Foundation to livestream the awards in 2025. All editorial content is produced independently of the James Beard Foundation. Additional photo illustration credits: Getty Images for the James Beard Foundation
