James Beard Foundation released their tops in the nation for semi-finalist in best restaurant, chef and more. The list, as usual, is a bit light on Texas but we did note some excellent restaurants and chefs mentioned in a few categories.
Best New Restaurant
Roots Southern Table, Farmers Branch, TX
Best Chefs – Texas
- Matt McCallister, Homewood, Dallas
- Steven McHugh, Cured, San Antonio, TX
- Misti Norris, Petra & the Beast, Dallas
- Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, José, Dallas
- Regino Rojas, Revolver Taco Lounge, Dallas
- Koji Yoshida, EBESU Robata & Sushi, Plano, TX
- Tiffany Derry, Roots Southern Table, Farmers Branch, TX
Outstanding Bar Program
Las Almas Rotas, Dallas
