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, TXÂ
Best Chefs – Texas
- Matt McCallister, Homewood, DallasÂ
- Steven McHugh, Cured, San Antonio, TXÂ
- Misti Norris, Petra & the Beast, DallasÂ
- Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, José, DallasÂ
- Regino Rojas, Revolver Taco Lounge, DallasÂ
- Koji Yoshida, EBESU Robata & Sushi, Plano, TXÂ
- Tiffany Derry, Roots Southern Table, Farmers Branch, TXÂ
Outstanding Bar Program
Las Almas Rotas, DallasÂ
