James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist: Allie La Valle, of Larder Delicatessen & Bakery. La Valle is up for Outstanding ...

San Antonio James Beard semifinalist Leo Davila came a long way to create the Leon Valley fusion restaurant that gained national recognition.

“Because I was such a handful and she was one of the only people I’d listen to, her kitchen seemed like a good fit for me,” he says, of his earliest cooking experiences.

It is a combination of the cooking skills and the presence of the community around you." This year, the James Beard Awards celebrates its 35th anniversary. In celebration of the anniversary and in ...