Belly of the Beast chef Thomas Bille is the first Houston nominee to win a prestigious 2025 James Beard Award during a Monday ...

At Belly of the Beast in Spring, chef Thomas Bille draws from his Mexican American roots, French training, and global pantry ...

Thomas Bille of Belly of the Best was awarded the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: Texas award for 2025, while Ema and ...

Houston's own Thomas Bille has won the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas, and the story behind his success is truly inspiring.

The 35th James Beard Foundation Awards celebrated culinary excellence, with winners like Thomas Bille and Carlos Delgado recognized for their innovative cuisine. Immigrant influence was highlighted, ...

Thomas Bille became the face of Chivos, an upscale Mexican restaurant in the Heights, when it opened to much fanfare in October 2021. Less than a year later, the Houston chef has moved on.

Thomas Bille’s restaurant career is a lesson in how to be persistent. Before the 44-year-old chef moved from Los Angeles to Houston in 2018, Bille spent years cooking in a variety of kitchen ...