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

On June 16, the winners of the “Oscars of food,” as the James Beard Awards have been called, were announced. From Houston, ...

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

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

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.

Four Houston-area chefs and restaurants represented Houston as nominees, with one taking home the top honor. Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast i n Spring was named Best Chef: Texas over fellow ...