Miami's ViceVersa and Chef Nando Chang Are James Beard Award Finalists
Briefly

The 2025 James Beard Awards have recognized several finalists from South Florida, with ViceVersa nominated for Best New Bar and Chef Nando Chang of Itamae Ao nominated for Best Chef: South. Other finalists include Ômo by Jônt for Best New Restaurant and Sue Chin and Jason Chin for Outstanding Restaurateur. The finalists were chosen from a list of semi-finalists, which included various acclaimed restaurants and chefs in the region. Winners will be announced during a ceremony in Chicago on June 16, 2025.
The finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards spotlight several top culinary talents in South Florida, with notable mentions like ViceVersa and Chef Nando Chang.
Among the finalists, ViceVersa stands out for Best New Bar, while Itamae Ao's Nando Chang is recognized in the Best Chef: South category.
Read at Eater Miami
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