SPRING, Texas — Tucked into a quiet strip mall on FM 2920 in Spring, Texas, Belly of the Beast is warm and welcoming. "We want you to feel like you're at home, that you're sitting at our dinner table ...

A conversation with Thomas Bille, the only Houston-area person awarded the James Beard award in 2025. Hosted by restaurant critic Bao Ong and food editor Jody Schmal.

Add another Houston chef to the city’s growing list of James Beard Award winners. Thomas Bille, chef-owner of Belly of the Beast in Spring, earned Best Chef: Texas at the James Beard Foundation ...

The Billes first launched Belly of the Beast as a pop-up in 2018. The name was inspired by Bille’s hectic experiences in hotel kitchens where the kitchen team easily cooked for more than 500 ...

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.

Chef Thomas Bille just took home the prestigious title of Best Chef: Texas at the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards!

Chef Thomas Billie of Belly of the Beast in Spring was named Best Chef: Texas at the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards, topping a field of standout finalists from Dallas, San Antonio, Marfa, and ...

Best Chef: Texas went to Thomas Bille, of the Mexican-influenced restaurant Belly of the Beast, in Spring, outside Houston.

Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast i n Spring was named Best Chef: Texas over fellow finalists, including Houston's Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó, as well as chefs from San Antonio, Dallas and Marfa.