# Houston Chefs Shine at James Beard Awards

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Podcast: [Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429)
Published: 2026-06-16T14:26:03+00:00
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Houston’s culinary stars just lit up the James Beard Awards—six local chefs made the finals, and two walked away with national trophies. Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu from Jūn took home Best Chef: Texas, while Adrian Torres from Maximo earned Emerging Chef. This isn’t just a win for them—it’s a seismic moment for Houston’s food scene, proving its depth, creativity, and rising global influence. With nods also going to June Rodil, Ope Amosu, Agnes and Sherman, and Hugo Ortega & Tracy Vaught, the city’s kitchens are firing on all cylinders. These aren’t just chefs—they’re the architects of Houston’s next great food revolution. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d61786e098839417

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