Located in South Boston, Sullivan's Castle Island was recently named the recipient of the James Beard America’s Classics Award for the Northeast region. The award is given to local restaurants that are timeless and beloved for food that reflects the character of its community, according to the James Beard Foundation.

Among the six honorees from across the country is the oldest Black-owned barbecue restaurant in Chicago, Lem’s Bar-B-Q.

America’s Classics honors “locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal” — and mark the real start of Beards season

James Beard semifinalist chef Rob McDaniel and his wife Emily will open their upscale seafood restaurant in downtown Birmingham in early March. Bayonet, which is directly adjacent to Helen, will open March 10. While their restaurant Helen is known for its contemporary Southern cuisine, Bayonet is a spirited raw bar and seafood concept.

Sullivan’s Castle Island a summer favorite known for its hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream has been named a James Beard America’s Classics Award winner for 2025.

Lem’s Bar-B-Q was one of six recipients of the James Beard Foundation’s 2025 America’s Classics Award in the restaurant and chefs category.

Dooky Chase's Restaurant is among six winners of the James Beard Foundation's America's Classics award. America's Classics awards recognize independent restaurants, particularly long-standing ones, that are notable contributors to their community's food, culture and traditions.

Whether rain, sleet, or snow may fall, people are always waiting in line for rib tips and hot links at Lem's Bar-B-Q. The South Side staple, located at 311 E. 75th St. in the Chatham neighborhood, has been around for seven decades.

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