May 12th, 2025 – It’s opening day of the quarterfinals, and all votes have been reset to zero (0). Voting is now open! A free vote every day – and sharing the link – can get us there, but if you choose to donate (I recommend waiting until donations count 2x 🙂 ) here is what your donation does:
With the generous support of the entire Favorite Chef community the James Beard Foundation is fulfilling its mission to lead chefs and the broader culinary industry toward a new standard of excellence. With every single donation—no matter how big or small—you’re benefiting JBF to build a vibrant equitable, and sustainable independent restaurant industry that stands as a cornerstone of culture, economy, and community, and drives toward a better food system.
Click here to vote: https://favchef.com/2025/victoria-osborne
EVERY SINGLE VOTE AND EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR ARE IMPORTANT AND MUCH APPRECIATED. Voting for the quarterfinals ends on May 22.
***The way the contest works is that if we make it to the semifinals, the votes reset again … and then if we make it to the finals (!) they are reset to zero one final time. We are in the last few miles of the marathon … the hardest and ultimately the most rewarding part of the race.***
