Evan Hennessey Wins James Beard

Evan Hennessey, chef behind Stages in Dover, New Hampshire, just snagged the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northeast — his first win after multiple semifinalist nods. While fellow New Hampshire contender Super Secret Ice Cream missed out on the Outstanding Bakery title (which went to a Montana bakery), being a finalist is still huge recognition. Hennessey’s win highlights his innovative, consistent excellence and elevates New Hampshire’s culinary scene on a national stage — a major moment for local talent and a celebration of the grit behind top-tier kitchens. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bab315c2ec5114ed