The Beard Foundation has announced its 2023 semi finalists and Dallas is coming in hot with SEVEN spots making the list, and 12 in DFW! We are breaking it down so you can give these places, their chefs, and their teams a huge congratulations with us, AND go check out what makes them so special.
Updated January 2023
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If not familiar, the Foundation recognizes “exceptional talent and achievement” in the culinary arts, hospitality, and beyond. It’s the highest culinary award in the States, often equated to the Oscars of food! The semi finalists were just announced, with the finalists across 23 categories will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 5!
2023 DFW SEMIFINALISTS
Outstanding Chef
Chef Junior Borges
Of The Village Meridian at The Village Dallas
Outstanding Restaurant
Lucia
Bishop Arts
Best New Restaurant
Don Artemio
Fort Worth
Photo courtesy of Don Artemio
Restaurant Beatrice
Oak Cliff
Tatsu
Deep Ellum
Outstanding Bakery
Kuluntu Bakery
Oak Cliff
Photo courtesy of Kuluntu
La Casita Bakeshop
Richardson
Photo courtesy of La Casita
Best Chef, Texas
Chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman
Of Jose on Lovers, Lovers Lane
Chef Reye Dương
Of Sandwich Hag, The Cedars
Jalen Heard, Lane Milne, and Johny White
Of Goldee's Barbecue, Fort Worth
Olivia Lopez and Jonathan Percival
Of Molino Oloyo, Pop Ups and Pick Up
Regino Rojas
Of Revolver Taco Lounge, Deep Ellum
Go try out one of these spots or congratulate any place you love/have visited! And congrats again to all the nominees! We are so proud, each is so well deserved and our fingers are crossed for y’all in June!
