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Today, we are announcing our 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One. Nominees will be announced on Wednesday, March 29, and winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
The James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards—established in 1990 and first awarded in 1991—are one of five separate recognition programs of the Awards. The 2023 Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists are recognized across 23 categories, including the new Award for Outstanding Bakery. James Beard Awards policies and procedures can be viewed here.
Check out the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists below:
Outstanding Restaurateur
- Mohamed Ali Alkassar and Niven Patel, Alpareno Restaurant Group (Ghee Indian Kitchen, Orno, and Mamey), Miami, FL
- Brandon Chrostowski, EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute (EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute, edwins too, EDWINS Bakery, and others), Cleveland, OH
- Krista Cole, Sur Lie and Gather Restaurant, Portland, ME
- Greg Dulan, Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen, Dulan's on Crenshaw, and Dulanville, Los Angeles, CA
- Laile Fairbairn, Locally Grown Restaurants (Snow City Cafe, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse, and Spenard Roadhouse), Anchorage, AK
- Sims and Kirsten Harlow Foster, Foster Supply Hospitality (The DeBruce, Arnold House Tavern, and Kenoza Hall), NY
- Aaron Hoskins, Sarah Simmons, Nicole Storey, and Elie Yigo, City Grit Hospitality Group (SmallSUGAR, CITY GRIT, and Il Focolare Pizzeria), Columbia, SC
- Yuka Ioroi and Kris Toliao, Cassava, San Francisco, CA
- Michael and Tara Gallina and Aaron Martinez, Take Root Hospitality (Vicia, Winslow's Table, Bistro La Floraison, and others), St. Louis, MO
- Clinton Gray, Derrick Moore, and Emanuel Reed, Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria, Nashville, TN
- Johnna Hayes and Debra Zinke, 3 Sirens Restaurant Group (Bird & Bottle, Holé Molé, Shakey Jakes, and others), Tulsa, OK
- Amy and Jason Kerstein, Joe Muench, and Dan Snider, Black Shoe Hospitality (Story Hill BKC and Buttermint Finer Dining & Cocktails), Milwaukee, WI
- Sandy Levine, Freya, Chartreuse, and The Oakland, Detroit, MI
- Albert McDonald, The Mint, Pizza Campania, and Backcountry Burger Bar, Bozeman, MT
- Yenvy and Quynh Pham, Phở Bắc Sup Shop, Phởcific Standard Time, and The Boat, Seattle, WA
- Michael Reginbogin and Jason Berry, KNEAD Hospitality + Design (MI VIDA, Lil’ SUCCOTASH, and GATSBY), Washington, D.C.
- Jimmy and Johnny Tung, Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi, Doshi, and Camille, Orlando, FL
- Kelly Whitaker, Id Est Hospitality Group (Basta, The Wolf's Tailor, and BRUTØ), Boulder, CO
- Chris Williams, Lucille's Hospitality Group, Houston, TX
- Ellen Yin, High Street Hospitality Group (Fork, a.kitchen + bar, High Street Philly, and others), Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding Chef
- Junior Borges, Meridian, Dallas, TX
- Nina Compton, Compère Lapin, New Orleans, LA
- Greg Collier, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
- Renee Erickson, The Walrus and the Carpenter, Seattle, WA
- Shigeru Fukuyoshi, Sagami, Collingswood, NJ
- Christine Ha and Tony J. Nguyen, Xin Chào, Houston, TX
- Andrew Le, The Pig and the Lady, Honolulu, HI
- Johnny Leach, The Town Company, Kansas City, MO
- Rachel Miller, Nightshade Noodle Bar, Lynn, MA
- Eder Montero and Alex Raij, La Vara, Brooklyn, NY
- David Nayfeld, Che Fico, San Francisco, CA
- Niki Nakayama, n/naka, Los Angeles, CA
- Josh Niernberg, Bin 707 Foodbar, Grand Junction, CO
- Erik Ramirez, Llama Inn, Brooklyn, NY
- Dana Rodriguez, Super Mega Bien, Denver, CO
- Rob Rubba, Oyster Oyster, Washington, D.C.
- Silvana Salcido Esparza, Barrio Café, Phoenix, AZ
- Hajime Sato, Sozai, Clawson, MI
- Michael Schwartz, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink, Miami, FL
- David Vargas, Vida Cantina, Portsmouth, NH
Outstanding Restaurant Presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water
- Ariete, Miami, FL
- Brennan's, New Orleans, LA
- Cassia, Santa Monica, CA
- La Condesa, Austin, TX
- Copine, Seattle, WA
- Coracora, West Hartford, CT
- Friday Saturday Sunday, Philadelphia, PA
- The Grey, Savannah, GA
- Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm, Boulder, UT
- Lucia, Dallas, TX
- Mita's, Cincinnati, OH
- Mourad, San Francisco, CA
- PAGU, Cambridge, MA
- Proper Meats + Provisions, Flagstaff, AZ
- RIS, Washington, D.C.
- Red Rose Restaurant, Lowell, MA
- Smyth, Chicago, IL
- Veselka, New York, NY
- Via Carota, New York, NY
- Wickman House, Ellison Bay, WI
Emerging Chef Presented by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
- Kane Adkisson, kanō, Omaha, NE
- Bernard Bennett, Ọkàn, Bluffton, SC
- Damarr Brown, Virtue, Chicago, IL
- Victoria Elizondo, Cochinita & Co., Houston, TX
- Julio Hernandez, Maiz de la Vida, Nashville, TN
- Jamie Hoang, Ahan, Madison, WI
- Rashida Holmes, Bridgetown Roti, Los Angeles, CA
- Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Best Quality Daughter, San Antonio, TX
- Telly Justice, HAGS, New York, NY
- Vinh Le, Cicada Coffee Bar, Cambridge, MA
- Amado Lopez, Casa Amado Taqueria, Berkley, MI
- Christian Lowe, Shift Kitchen & Bar, Flagstaff, AZ
- Serigne Mbaye, Dakar NOLA, New Orleans, LA
- Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino, Cafe Ohlone, Berkeley, CA
- Charlie Mitchell, Clover Hill, New York, NY
- Bo Porytko, Misfit SnackBar, Denver, CO
- Amanda Shulman, Her Place Supper Club, Philadelphia, PA
- Kevin Smith, Beast & Cleaver, Seattle, WA
- Elias Taddesse, Mélange, Washington, D.C.
- Akino West, Rosie's, Miami, FL
Best New Restaurant
- Al Coro, New York, NY
- The Backporch, Roundup, MT
- Bar Spero, Washington, D.C.
- Birch & Rye, San Francisco, CA
- Causa, Washington, D.C.
- Dept of Culture, New York, NY
- Don Artemio, Fort Worth, TX
- Et Al., Tulsa, OK
- The Friar's Fork, Alamosa, CO
- Heavy Metal Sausage Co., Philadelphia, PA
- Heff's Burger Club, Winston-Salem, NC
- Kann, Portland, OR
- Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining, Chicago, IL
- KRU, Brooklyn, NY
- La Royal, Cambridge, MA
- Lupi & Iris, Milwaukee, WI
- Nami Kaze, Honolulu, HI
- Neng Jr.'s, Asheville, NC
- Nolia, Cincinnati, OH
- Obélix, Chicago, IL
- ōkta, McMinnville, OR
- Pijja Palace, Los Angeles, CA
- Pizza Grace, Birmingham, AL
- Restaurant Beatrice, Dallas, TX
- Sambou's African Kitchen, Jackson, MS
- Stissing House, Pine Plains, NY
- Tatemó, Houston, TX
- Tatsu, Dallas, TX
- Yangban Society, Los Angeles, CA
- wolfpeach, Camden, ME
Outstanding Bakery
- Angelo Brocato, New Orleans, LA
- Breadshop, Honolulu, HI
- Buena Gente Cuban Bakery, Decatur, GA
- La Casita Bakeshop, Richardson, TX
- Denise's Delicacies, Philadelphia, PA
- Friends & Family, Los Angeles, CA
- Fujiya Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI
- Good Cakes and Bakes, Detroit, MI
- Grist Milling & Bakery, Missoula, MT
- Haymaker Bun Company, Middlebury, VT
- JL Patisserie, Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ
- Kuluntu Bakery, Dallas, TX
- La Patisserie Chouquette, St. Louis, MO
- Mighty Bread Co., Philadelphia, PA
- Normal Ice Cream, Salt Lake City, UT
- She Wolf Bakery, Brooklyn, NY
- Unforgettable Bakery & Cafe, Savannah, GA
- Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop, San Francisco, CA
- Yoli Tortilleria, Kansas City, MO
- Zak the Baker, Miami, FL
Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker
- Veronika Baukema, Veronika's Pastry Shop, Billings, MT
- Manuel and Jesús Brazón, Caracas Bakery, Doral, FL
- Vince Bugtong, ABACÁ, Oakland, CA
- Mariela Camacho, Comadre Panadería, Austin, TX
- Ismael de Sousa, Reunion Bread Co, Denver, CO
- Nora Faye Allen, Mel the Bakery, New York, NY
- Atsuko Fujimoto, Norimoto Bakery, Portland, ME
- Andrew Hutchison, Madison Sourdough, Madison, WI
- Michelle Karr-Ueoka, MW Restaurant, Honolulu, HI
- Crystal Kass, Valentine, Phoenix, AZ
- Margarita Manzke, République, Los Angeles, CA
- Noelle Marchetti, Yolan, Nashville, TN
- Shawn McKenzie, Café Cerés, Minneapolis, MN
- Camari Mick, The Musket Room, New York, NY
- Jeremy Mandrell and Anne Ng, Bakery Lorraine, San Antonio, TX
- Kareem Queeman, Mr. Bake, Riverdale, MD
- Emily Riddell, Machine Shop, Philadelphia, PA
- Phillip Ashley Rix, Phillip Ashley Chocolates, Memphis, TN
- Elaine Uykimpang Bentz, Café Mochiko, Cincinnati, OH
- Amanda Wildermuth, Honey Road, Burlington, VT
Outstanding Hospitality Presented by American Airlines
- The Black Cypress, Pullman, WA
- Bottega, Birmingham, AL
- Charleston, Baltimore, MD
- Here's Looking at You, Los Angeles, CA
- House of Prime Rib, San Francisco, CA
- Lark, Seattle, WA
- Lil' Deb's Oasis, Hudson, NY
- The Local, Abilene, TX
- Lula Drake, Columbia, SC
- Manoli's, Salt Lake City, UT
- Melba's, New York, NY
- Pêche., Palisade, CO
- The Quarry, Monson, ME
- The Restaurant at 1900, Mission Woods, KS
- Sepia, Chicago, IL
- SMOKE. Woodfire Grill, Tulsa, OK
- Sur Lie, Portland, ME
- Theodore Rex, Houston, TX
- Ticonderoga Club, Atlanta, GA
- Vernick Food & Drink, Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- All Together Now, Chicago, IL
- Commander's Palace, New Orleans, LA
- COTE, New York, NY
- Flight Wine Bar, Washington, D.C.
- Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT
- FRIDA Southwest, Oklahoma City, OK
- Glai Baan, Phoenix, AZ
- Hiyu Wine Farm, Hood River, OR
- Lazy Bear, San Francisco, CA
- Lyla Lila, Atlanta, GA
- Macchialina, Miami Beach, FL
- Monk's Cafe, Philadelphia, PA
- Nancy's Hustle, Houston, TX
- OK Omens, Portland, OR
- OTOTO, Los Angeles, CA
- Rebel Rebel, Somerville, MA
- Spencer, Ann Arbor, MI
- Suerte, Austin, TX
- Sunday Vinyl, Denver, CO
- Waxlight Bar à Vin, Buffalo, NY
Outstanding Bar
- Allegory, Washington, D.C.
- American Solera, Tulsa, OK
- Bar Leather Apron, Honolulu, HI
- Cafe La Trova, Miami, FL
- Dante, New York, NY
- Drastic Measures, Shawnee, KS
- Esters Wine Shop & Bar, Santa Monica, CA
- Garagiste Wine Room | Merchant, Las Vegas, NV
- The Gin Room, St. Louis, MO
- Harlem Hops, New York, NY
- The Jewel Box, Portland, ME
- Kingfisher, Durham, NC
- Las Ramblas, Brownsville, TX
- Le Caveau, Philadelphia, PA
- Post Office Place, Salt Lake City, UT
- Rob Roy, Seattle, WA
- Salud Cerveceria, Charlotte, NC
- Scratch Brewing Company, Ava, IL
- Trick Dog, San Francisco, CA
- Weathered Souls Brewing Company, San Antonio, TX
Best Chefs Presented by Capital One (by region)
Best Chef: California
- Jonathan Bautista, Kingfisher, San Diego, CA
- Rocio Camacho, Rocio's Mexican Kitchen, Bell Gardens, CA
- Val M. Cantu, Californios, San Francisco, CA
- Gilberto Cetina Jr., Holbox, Los Angeles, CA
- Kyle and Katina Connaughton, SingleThread, Healdsburg, CA
- Brandon Hayato Go, Hayato, Los Angeles, CA
- Srijith Gopinathan, Ettan, Palo Alto, CA
- Matthew Kammerer, The Harbor House Inn, Elk, CA
- Intu-on Kornnawong, Jo's Modern Thai, Oakland, CA
- Andrew and Michelle Muñoz, Moo's Craft Barbecue, Los Angeles, CA
- Justin Pichetrungsi, Anajak Thai, Sherman Oaks, CA
- Michael Reed, Poppy & Seed, Anaheim, CA
- Daisy Ryan, Bell's, Los Alamos, CA
- Carlos Salgado, Taco María, Costa Mesa, CA
- Sarintip “Jazz” Singsanong, Jitlada, Los Angeles, CA
- James Syhabout, Commis, Oakland, CA
- Craig Takehara, Binchoyaki, Sacramento, CA
- Pim Techamuanvivit, Kin Khao, San Francisco, CA
- Robbie Wilson, Le Fantastique, San Francisco, CA
- Akira Yoshizumi, Sushi Yoshizumi, San Mateo, CA
Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH)
- Francisco Alfaro, Mid-City Restaurant, Cincinnati, OH
- Omar Anani, Saffron De Twah, Detroit, MI
- Abra Berens, Granor Farm, Three Oaks, MI
- Becky Clark, Little Fish Brewing Co., Athens, OH
- Diana Dávila Boldin, Mi Tocaya Antojería, Chicago, IL
- Thai Dang, HaiSous, Chicago, IL
- Paul Fehribach, Big Jones, Chicago, IL
- Tim Flores and Genie Kwon, Kasama, Chicago, IL
- Norberto Garita, El Barzon, Detroit, MI
- Hideki and Yuko Harada, Kiki, Cincinnati, OH
- Andy Hollyday, Selden Standard, Detroit, MI
- Ji Hye Kim, Miss Kim, Ann Arbor, MI
- Allie La Valle-Umansky, Jeremy Umansky, and Kenny Scott, Larder Delicatessen & Bakery, Cleveland, OH
- BJ Lieberman, Chapman's Eat Market, Columbus, OH
- Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere, Baobab Fare, Detroit, MI
- Abbi Merriss, Bluebeard, Indianapolis, IN
- Zubair Mohajir, Wazwan, Chicago, IL
- Samir Mohammad, 9th Street Bistro, Noblesville, IN
- Michael Ransom, Ima Izakaya, Detroit, MI
- Sarah Welch, Marrow, Detroit, MI
Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA)
- Chris Amendola, foraged., Baltimore, MD
- Steve Chu, Ekiben, Baltimore, MD
- Joy Crump, FOODE, Fredericksburg, VA
- David Deshaies, L'Ardente, Washington, D.C.
- Nik Forsberg, Fet-Fisk, Pittsburgh, PA
- Rahman "Rock" Harper, Queen Mother's Fried Chicken, Arlington, VA
- Andrew Henshaw, Laser Wolf, Philadelphia, PA
- Jesse Ito, Royal Sushi, Philadelphia, PA
- Dionicio Jiménez, Cantina La Martina, Philadelphia, PA
- Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski, Apteka, Pittsburgh, PA
- Enrique Limardo, Seven Reasons, Washington, D.C.
- Philip Manganaro, Park Place Café & Restaurant, Merchantville, NJ
- Melissa McGrath, Sweet Amalia Market & Kitchen, Newfield, NJ
- Thanh Nguyen, Gabriella's Vietnam, Philadelphia, PA
- Peter Prime, Bammy's, Washington, D.C.
- Michael Rafidi, Albi, Washington, D.C.
- Ryan Ratino, Bresca, Washington, D.C.
- Omar Rodriguez, Oyamel Cocina Mexicana, Washington, D.C.
- Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, Kalaya, Philadelphia, PA
- Kevin Tien, Moon Rabbit, Washington, D.C.
Best Chef: Midwest (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI)
- Sanaa Abourezk, Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean, Sioux Falls, SD
- Ann Ahmed, Khâluna, Minneapolis, MN
- Nick Bognar, iNDO, St. Louis, MO
- Samuel Charles, Rodina, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Rob Connoley, Bulrush, St. Louis, MO
- Michael Corvino, Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room, Kansas City, MO
- Nick Goellner, The Antler Room, Kansas City, MO
- Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite, EsterEv, Milwaukee, WI
- Gregory León, Amilinda, Milwaukee, WI
- Pam Liberda, Waldo Thai, Kansas City, MO
- Francesco Mangano, Osteria Papavero, Madison, WI
- Itaru Nagano and Andrew Kroeger, Fairchild, Madison, WI
- Loryn Nalic, Balkan Treat Box, Webster Groves, MO
- Christina Nguyen, Hai Hai, Minneapolis, MN
- Joseph Raney, Skogen Kitchen, Custer, SD
- Karyn Tomlinson, Myriel, Saint Paul, MN
- Paul and Jessica Urban, Block 16, Omaha, NE
- David Utterback, Yoshitomo, Omaha, NE
- Adam VanDonge, The White Linen, Topeka, KS
- Yia Vang, Union Hmong Kitchen, Minneapolis, MN
Best Chef: Mountain (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY)
- Salvador Alamilla, Amano, Caldwell, ID
- Michael Annandono, Michaelangelo's Big Sky, Big Sky, MT
- Dan Ansotegui, Ansots, Boise, ID
- Jose Avila, La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal, Denver, CO
- Andy Blanton, Cafe Kandahar, Whitefish, MT
- Paul Chamberlain and Logen Crew, SLC Eatery, Salt Lake City, UT
- Michael Diaz de Leon, BRUTØ, Denver, CO
- C. Barclay Dodge, Bosq, Aspen, CO
- Andrew Fuller, Oquirrh, Salt Lake City, UT
- Briar Handly, Handle, Park City, UT
- Suchada Johnson, Teton Thai, Teton Village, WY
- Young-Ho Kang and Peter Kim, The Angry Korean, South Jordan, UT
- Kris Komori, KIN, Boise, ID
- Chris Lockhart and Danny Mowatt, PREROGATIvE Kitchen, Red Lodge, MT
- Kibrom Milash, Kibrom's Ethiopian & Eritrean Food, Boise, ID
- Paul Naugle, Izakaya Three Fish, Bozeman, MT
- Cindhura Reddy, Spuntino, Denver, CO
- Earl James Reynolds, Stone Hill Kitchen + Bar, Bigfork, MT
- Ali Sabbah, Mazza, Salt Lake City, UT
- Penelope Wong, Yuan Wonton, Denver, CO
Best Chef: New York State
- Gerardo Alcaraz, Aldama, Brooklyn, NY
- Nasim Alikhani, Sofreh, Brooklyn, NY
- Mary Attea, The Musket Room, New York, NY
- Giovanni Cervantes, Taqueria Ramírez, Brooklyn, NY
- Amanda Cohen, Dirt Candy, New York, NY
- Calvin Eng, Bonnie's, Brooklyn, NY
- Shenarri Freeman, Cadence, New York, NY
- Charles Gabriel, Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, New York, NY
- Anthony Gonçalves, Kanopi, White Plains, NY
- Sol Han, LittleMad, New York, NY
- JJ Johnson, FIELDTRIP, New York, NY
- Sohui Kim, Gage & Tollner, Brooklyn, NY
- Shaina Loew-Banayan, Cafe Mutton, Hudson, NY
- Paolo Garcia Mendoza, Karenderya, Nyack, NY
- Ayesha Nurdjaja, Shukette, New York, NY
- Junghyun Park, Atomix, New York, NY
- Franco Sampogna, Frevo, New York, NY
- Eric See, Ursula, Brooklyn, NY
- Hillary Sterling, Ci Siamo, New York, NY
- Sohail Zandi, Brushland Eating House, Bovina, NY
Best Chef: Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
- Robert Andreozzi, Pizza Marvin, Providence, RI
- Paul Callahan, Vino e Vivo, Exeter, NH
- Jeff Fournier, Thompson House Eatery, Jackson, NH
- Mojo Hancy-Davis, May Day, Burlington, VT
- Valentine Howell, Krasi, Boston, MA
- Christian Hunter, Community Table, Washington, CT
- Sara Jenkins, Nina June, Rockport, ME
- Jason LaVerdiere, Flux, Lisbon Falls, ME
- Courtney Loreg, Woodford Food & Beverage, Portland, ME
- Alganesh Michael, A Taste of Abyssinia, South Burlington, VT
- Yahya Noor, Tawakal Halal Cafe, Boston, MA
- Tony Pastor, Fore Street, Portland, ME
- Isaul Perez, Isa, Portland, ME
- Sherry Pocknett, Sly Fox Den Too, Charlestown, RI
- Yisha Siu, Yunnan Kitchen, Boston, MA
- Derrick Teh, SEKALI, Boston, MA
- Ellie Tiglao, Tanám, Somerville, MA
- Renee Touponce, The Port of Call, Mystic, CT
- Milena Pagán, Little Sister, Providence, RI
- Douglass Williams, MIDA, Boston, MA
Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific (AK, HI, OR, WA)
- Nathan Bentley, Altura Bistro, Anchorage, AK
- Tony Brown, Ruins, Spokane, WA
- Peter Cho, Han Oak, Portland, OR
- Joshua Dorcak, MÄS, Ashland, OR
- Brian Hirata, Na‘au, Hawai‘i Island, HI
- Jonathan Jones, Epilogue Kitchen & Cocktails, Salem, OR
- Dan Koommoo, Crafted, Yakima, WA
- Keaka Lee, Kapa Hale, Honolulu, HI
- Melissa Miranda, Musang, Seattle, WA
- Vince Nguyen, Berlu, Portland, OR
- David Nichols, Eight Row, Seattle, WA
- Thomas Pisha-Duffly, Gado Gado, Portland, OR
- Crystal Platt, Lion & Owl, Eugene, OR
- Beau Schooler, In Bocca Al Lupo, Juneau, AK
- Sheldon Simeon, Tiffany's, Wailuku, HI
- Mutsuko Soma, Kamonegi, Seattle, WA
- Renee Trafton, Beak Restaurant, Sitka, AK
- Robert Urquidi, Ethel's Grill, Honolulu, HI
- Aaron Verzosa, Archipelago, Seattle, WA
- Lee Anne Wong, Papa‘aina, Lahaina, HI
Best Chef: Southeast (GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV)
- Sam Fore, Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites, Lexington, KY
- Josh Habiger, Bastion, Nashville, TN
- Sam Hart, Counter-, Charlotte, NC
- Ronald Hsu and Aaron Phillips, Lazy Betty, Atlanta, GA
- Daniel "Dano" Heinze, Vern's, Charleston, SC
- Terry Koval, The Deer and the Dove, Decatur, GA
- Dayna Lee-Márquez, Comal 864, Greenville, SC
- Jiyeon Lee and Cody Taylor, Heirloom Market BBQ, Atlanta, GA
- Josiah McGaughey, Vivian, Asheville, NC
- Ramin Mirzakhani, Laury's Restaurant, Charleston, WV
- Trevor Moran, Locust, Nashville, TN
- Dean Neff, Seabird, Wilmington, NC
- Keith Rhodes, Catch, Wilmington, NC
- Isaiah Screetch, Spark Community Café, Versailles, KY
- Jessica Shillato, Spotted Salamander, Columbia, SC
- Sahar Siddiqi, Chai Pani, Decatur, GA
- Paul Smith, 1010 Bridge, Charleston, WV
- Stephanie Tyson, Sweet Potatoes, Winston-Salem, NC
- Deborah VanTrece, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, Atlanta, GA
- Preeti Waas, Cheeni Indian Food Emporium, Raleigh, NC
Best Chef: South (AL, AR, FL, LA, MS, PR)
- Blake Aguillard and Trey Smith, Saint-Germain, New Orleans, LA
- Timon Balloo, The Katherine, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Jeremy and Cindy Bearman, Oceano Kitchen, Lantana, FL
- Ana Castro, Lengua Madre, New Orleans, LA
- Fernando, Nando, and Valerie Chang, Itamae, Miami, FL
- Hunter Evans, Elvie's, Jackson, MS
- Francis Guzmán, Vianda, San Juan, PR
- Amarys and Jordan Herndon, Palm & Pine, New Orleans, LA
- Timothy Hontzas, Johnny's Restaurant, Homewood, AL
- Alex Perry and Kumi Omori, Vestige, Ocean Springs, MS
- Rick Mace, Tropical Smokehouse, West Palm Beach, FL
- Melissa M. Martin, Mosquito Supper Club, New Orleans, LA
- Pushkar Marathe, Stage, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Henry Moso, Kabooki Sushi, Orlando, FL
- Charly Pierre, Fritai, New Orleans, LA
- Colleen Quarls and Liz Hollinger, Molly's Rise and Shine, New Orleans, LA
- Rafael Rios, Yeyo's El Alma de Mexico, Bentonville, AR
- Michael Stoltzfus, Coquette, New Orleans, LA
- Natalia Vallejo, Cocina al Fondo, San Juan, PR
- Lojo Washington, Queen of Sheeba, West Palm Beach, FL
Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK)
- Ben Alexander, Mr. Kims, Tulsa, OK
- Oscar Amador, Anima by EDO, Las Vegas, NV
- Rene Andrade and Roberto Centeno, Bacanora, Phoenix, AZ
- Kaoru Azeuchi, KAISEKI YUZU, Las Vegas, NV
- Jaren Bates and Brett Vibber, The Table at Junipine, Sedona, AZ
- Lisa Becklund, FarmBar, Tulsa, OK
- Andrew Black, Grey Sweater, Oklahoma City, OK
- Jeff Chanchaleune, Ma Der Lao Kitchen, Oklahoma City, OK
- Yip Cheung, Red Plate, Las Vegas, NV
- Nephi Craig, Café Gozhóó, Whiteriver, AZ
- Wendy Garcia, Tumerico, Tucson, AZ
- Basit Gauba, Tikka Spice, Albuquerque, NM
- Fernando Hernández, Testal, Phoenix, AZ
- Jimmy Li, ShangHai Taste, Las Vegas, NV
- Luis and Berenice Medina, El Chile Toreado, Santa Fe, NM
- Yotaka and Alex Martin, Lom Wong, Phoenix, AZ
- Jenni Ford, The Love Apple, Taos, NM
- Justin Pioche, Pioche Food Group, Upper Fruitland (Doolkai), Navajo Nation, NM
- David Sellers, Horno Restaurant, Santa Fe, NM
- Paul Wilson, Sans Murs, Tulsa, OK
Best Chef: Texas
- Nicola Blaque, The Jerk Shack, San Antonio, TX
- Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Canje, Austin, TX
- Damien Brockway, Distant Relatives, Austin, TX
- Reyna Duong, Sandwich Hag, Dallas, TX
- Kareem El-Ghayesh, KG BBQ, Austin, TX
- Jalen Heard, Lane Milne, and Jonny White, Goldee's Barbecue, Fort Worth, TX
- Andrew Ho, Andrew Samia, and Sean Wen, Curry Boys BBQ, San Antonio, TX
- Greg Gatlin, Gatlin’s BBQ, Houston, TX
- Benchawan Jabthong Painter, Street to Kitchen, Houston, TX
- Ai Le, Nam Giao, Houston, TX
- Olivia López and Jonathan Percival, Molino Olōyō, Dallas, TX
- Enrique Lozano, El Charlatan, Socorro, TX
- Emiliano Marentes, ELEMI, El Paso, TX
- Ana Liz Pulido, Ana Liz Taqueria, Mission, TX
- Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, José, Dallas, TX
- Regino Rojas, Revolver Taco Lounge, Dallas, TX
- John Russ, Clementine, San Antonio, TX
- Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland, Burnt Bean Co., Seguin, TX
- Kiran Verma, Kiran's, Houston, TX
- Jon Walter, Chez Sami, Wolfforth, TX
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Chefs on James Beard Best Chef New York State semifinalist list. New York has its own category "Best Chef New York State" and the semifinalist list includes around 20 chefs.
What is more prestigious James Beard or Michelin star? ›The culinary world is full of accolades, from local media recognition to the James Beard Awards. But no honor is quite as prestigious as the Michelin star, an honor bestowed on restaurants that are models of exceptional food and dining experience.
What does it take to win a James Beard Award? ›What are the James Beard Awards? The James Beard Awards recognizes exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.
Who is nominated for James Beard 2023 Cincinnati? ›Nolia Kitchen in Over-the-Rhine is one of Cincinnati's 2023 James Beard Foundation award semifinalists. Mita's, Nolia and Mid-City are among Cincinnati restaurants and chefs to make semifinalist for the 2023 James Beard awards.
Who are the semi finalists for James Beard in Atlanta? ›First-time semifinalists include Ronald Hsu of Candler Park tasting menu restaurant Lazy Betty; Terry Koval of Decatur rustic American restaurant The Deer & The Dove; Sahar Siddiqi of Decatur Indian street food restaurant Chai Pani; and Deborah VanTrece of West Midtown modern soul food restaurant Twisted Soul Cookhouse ...
Who is the most successful restauranteur? ›1. Tilman Fertitta. Tilman Fertitta is a restaurateur that has a net worth of about $4.6 billion. He is not a chef but has earned the title of the “World's Richest Restaurateur” and is one of America's wealthiest citizens.
Did Bobby Flay lose a Michelin star? ›The Las Vegas Mesa Grill earned Flay his only Michelin Star in 2008, which was taken away in the 2009 edition. Michelin did not publish a 2010 or 2011 Las Vegas edition, so the star could not be re-earned.
What is lower than a Michelin star? ›Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand - named after Bibendum, the friendly Michelin Man and the official company mascot for the Michelin Group - is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.
How are James Beard semi finalists chosen? ›Previous winners from the last three (3) years can be selected by the subcommittee to serve as judges. The subcommittee produces a ballot with approximately 20 semifinalists in each category (30 for Best New Restaurant). These semifinalists are announced in winter.
What is the highest chef honor? ›The Michelin star is undoubtedly the highest honour within the international culinary industry. Some people have gone as far as calling them “the Oscars of the culinary world”. Chefs all across the world dedicate their lives to earning just one coveted star in recognition of their excellence.
What is the most prestigious award a chef can win? ›
1991. The first James Beard Foundation Awards are given, honoring chefs and restaurants across the country. Known as the “Oscars of the food world,” Rick Bayless, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Nancy Silverton, David Bouley and M.F.K. Fisher were among the first winners.
How old are the James Beard Awards? ›The James Beard Foundation's Restaurant and Chef Awards—established in 1990 and first awarded in 1991—are one of five separate recognition programs of the Awards. The 2023 Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists are recognized across 23 categories, including the new Award for Outstanding Bakery.
Who runs the James Beard Foundation? ›In 2018, Clare Reichenbach was unanimously selected by the board as the foundation's new chief executive, replacing Susan Ungaro. Reichenbach's background is in marketing and consulting, rather than food.
Who are the Montana James Beard nominees? ›They are Andy Blanton of Café Kandahar in Whitefish, Chris Lockhart and Danny Mowatt at Red Lodge's PREROGATIvE Kitchen, Bigfork's Earl James Reynolds, of the Stone Hill Kitchen + Bar and Paul Naugle of Izakaya Three Fish in Bozeman.
Who has won the most James Beard Awards? ›Patrick O'Connell, the chef/owner behind three Michelin starred Inn at Little Washington is one of the most regular winners having been awarded a James Beard medal five-times and has also received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his four decades of work at the Inn.
Does Aaron Sanchez have a James Beard Award? ›Aarón has won a James Beard Award for Television Studio Program and was recognized by the Hispanic Federation with the Premio Orgullo Award for being a leader in the Hispanic community. In 2016, Aarón founded the Aarón Sánchez Scholarship Fund (ASSF), an initiative empowering aspiring chefs from the Latin community.
Who is the #1 chef in the world? ›Joël Robuchon: 31 stars
Joël Robuchin holds the number one spot amongst the world's top 10 chefs, making him the best chef in the world according to Michelin star ratings.
1. Joël Robuchon: 31 Michelin Stars. Many consider the late French chef Joël Robuchon the best chef of the modern age. And with 31 Michelin stars spread across three continents, it's hard to argue this claim.
What is the number 1 ranked restaurant in the world? ›| Year | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Osteria Francescana | El Celler de Can Roca |
| 2017 | Eleven Madison Park | Osteria Francescana |
| 2018 | Osteria Francescana | El Celler de Can Roca |
| 2019 | Mirazur | Noma |
Why did Gordon Ramsay lose so many Michelin stars? ›
The Real Reason Behind His Lost Michelin Stars
Michael Ellis, the director of Michelin's Guide, explained the reason behind chef Ramsay's loss of his Michelin Stars is inconsistency. What is this? “The inspectors were disappointed with the consistency of the food,” he said.
In October 2013, the Gordon Ramsay at The London restaurant in New York lost its two Michelin stars owing to issues encountered by the Michelin reviewers. The guide's director Michael Ellis stated that he was served "some very erratic meals" and also experienced "issues with consistency."
Does Giada De Laurentiis have a Michelin star? ›In the show, hosted by Guy Fieri, chefs run through the aisles of a grocery store to shop for different recipe challenges. It's judged by a panel of three all-stars, like De Laurentiis, Guarnaschelli, and Crenn, who became the first woman to receive three Michelin stars for her restaurant Atelier Crenn.
Who is the youngest chef to get 3 Michelin stars? ›In 1994, Marco Pierre White became the youngest chef to earn three Michelin Stars at age 32. Earning one Michelin Star is the hallmark of culinary excellence.
Is there a 5 star Michelin? ›We're here to make that selection easier. We've chosen five Michelin Star restaurants spanning five major cities in the US: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.
Who is the best chef in America? ›Thomas Keller is the USA's most decorated chef, with a current total of seven Michelin stars.
Who has lost a Michelin star? ›Guy Savoy, who has been praised as the world's best chef, has lost one of his Michelin stars. His Monnaie de Paris restaurant was awarded three Michelin stars by the Michelin Guide in 2002, according to the restaurant, and maintained the status for two decades.
Can you reject a Michelin star? ›As Michelin Guide international director Michael Ellis told Vanity Fair in 2015: “'You can agree with it or you cannot, but you can't give it back. That's not an issue. ' The giving back of stars — that's 'kind of an urban myth.
Can you go from 0 to 3 Michelin stars? ›Michelin stars are given out on a scale of one to three stars, with only the top establishments in the world qualifying. To earn one Michelin star, a restaurant needs to be “a very good restaurant in this category”. For two stars, it needs to be “excellent cooking, worth a detour”.
How do you get a Michelin star? ›- High-Quality Ingredients.
- Mastery of Culinary Techniques.
- How the Chef's Personality is Showcased in the Food.
- Value for Money.
- Consistency of the Food and Dining Experience.
How does James Beard work? ›
A committee of industry professionals decides on a candidate's eligibility for the Beard Foundation Awards after an open call period that spans several months. Recommendations for inclusion are sent by, or for, restaurants, chefs, and creatives.
How many cook books does James Beard have? ›Even though over the years we have told you countless times that James Beard wrote more than 20 cookbooks during the course of his career, somehow seeing them piled together on the floor of our office while we put together this annotated bibliography was an awesome sight.
What is a 5 star chef called? ›It implies that both the chef and the restaurant have been evaluated and deemed the best of the best. Michelin Stars set the standard for ranking the finest in the restaurant industry and the culinary world, so being a Michelin Starred Chef is of the highest honor.
What is lowest chef rank? ›Junior Chef (Commis Chef)
This person has recently completed some schooling or training and is beginning to work in the culinary field. The junior chef's job is to assist the more experienced chefs and to absorb their knowledge and techniques.
- Corporate Executive Chef. Salary range: $82,000-$104,500 per year. ...
- Research Chef. Salary range: $50,500-$95,500 per year. ...
- Chef De Cuisine. Salary range: $54,500-$80,500 per year. ...
- Chef. Salary range: $31,000-$64,500 per year. ...
- Banquet Chef. ...
- Culinary Chef. ...
- Chef Manager. ...
- Food Stylist.
After earning a vocational diploma in hotel management from North Oxon Technical College in 1987, he moved to London and began honing his culinary skills under chef Marco Pierre White at the restaurant Harvey's and under chef Albert Roux at La Gavroche.
Which restaurant has the most Michelin stars? ›Now it is Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester and Le Louis XV that tend to be the most well-known – and the most awarded, with each boasting the maximum three Michelin stars. Le Louis XV also holds the title of the first restaurant to ever achieve such an accolade.
What is the most Michelin stars a restaurant can get? ›Michelin stars are given out on a scale of one to three stars, with only the top establishments in the world qualifying. To earn one Michelin star, a restaurant needs to be “a very good restaurant in this category”. For two stars, it needs to be “excellent cooking, worth a detour”.
Does Chris Fischer have a James Beard Award? ›In 2016, he was awarded with the James Beard Award for his book The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook, which he wrote with co-author Catherine Young.
What is James Beard famous dish? ›James Beard's Zucchini Bread
This classic recipe for zucchini bread comes from the father of American gastronomy, James Beard, and his iconic book Beard on Bread.
What is James Beard claim to fame? ›
Known as the Dean of American Cookery, James Beard hosted the first cooking program in the history of television. The author of twenty-two cookbooks and many magazine and newspaper articles, he paved the way for today's celebrity chefs.
Does James Beard own a restaurant? ›He contributed articles and columns to Woman's Day, Gourmet, and House & Garden, served as a consultant to many restaurateurs and food producers, and ran his own restaurant on Nantucket. He became the focal point of the entire American food world.
How are James Beard Awards chosen? ›The awards are voted on by more than 600 culinary professionals, including previous award winners. Recipients receive a medallion etched with the image of James Beard and a certificate from the foundation.
What happened to James Beard? ›James Beard died of heart failure on January 21, 1985, at his home in New York City at age 81. He was cremated and his ashes scattered over the beach in Gearhart, Oregon, where he spent summers as a child.
Which chef has the honor of holding seven Michelin stars? ›Other Chefs with Multiple Michelin Stars
Following the legendary chefs, Joel Robuchon and Alain Ducasse are Gordon Ramsay (16 stars), Martin Berasategui (10 stars), Pierre Gagnaire (10 stars), Thomas Keller (7 stars), Umberto Bombana (7 stars), and Heston Blumenthal (6 stars).
Three-time James Beard Foundation Award winner: Rising Star Chef of the Year (1993) National Television Food Show Award – Bobby Flay Chef Mentor (2005) Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America (2007)
What are the most prestigious cookbook awards? ›The IACP Cookbook Awards have become the most coveted acknowledgement of excellence in the cookbook publishing world.
What book is Coach Beard always reading? ›Beard is reading Coaching Soccer for Dummies and Inverting the Pyramid on the plane, showing his dedication to learning the particulars of the game. While sightseeing, Ted says he thinks they're not in Kansas anymore, a reference to The Wizard of Oz.
Do the winners of Beat Bobby Flay get paid? ›The winning chef will be awarded $15,000 before heading to battle, and if he or she beats Bobby an additional $25,000 awaits, along with some pretty substantial bragging rights. Find out how the finale played out.
Do the contestants on Beat Bobby Flay know the ingredients beforehand? ›I've both competed and co-hosted." He further explained writing that not only does the show's culinary team make sure that Bobby has all his favorite ingredients accessible, but that "at no point does [he] know what the round two dish is or the contenders' round 1 ingredient."
What is the number one rated restaurant in the world? ›
| Year | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Osteria Francescana | El Celler de Can Roca |
| 2017 | Eleven Madison Park | Osteria Francescana |
| 2018 | Osteria Francescana | El Celler de Can Roca |
| 2019 | Mirazur | Noma |
1. Joël Robuchon: 31 Michelin Stars. Many consider the late French chef Joël Robuchon the best chef of the modern age. And with 31 Michelin stars spread across three continents, it's hard to argue this claim.
What is the highest honor for a chef? ›The James Beard Foundation (JBF) Awards, the food industry's highest honor, colloquially known as The Oscars of Food, honors the best in the culinary industry from chefs and restaurants to books and lifetime achievements.