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



ABOUT THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION

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
 

Meridian


Chef Junior Borges 

Of The Village Meridian at The Village Dallas




Outstanding Restaurant
 

lucia


Lucia

Bishop Arts




Best New Restaurant

Don Artemio fort worth

Don Artemio

Fort Worth
Photo courtesy of Don Artemio

 

 

restaurant beatrice

Restaurant Beatrice

Oak Cliff

 

 

tatsu

Tatsu

Deep Ellum




Outstanding Bakery
 

Kuluntu Bakery

Kuluntu Bakery 

Oak Cliff
Photo courtesy of Kuluntu

 

 

la casita bakeshop

La Casita Bakeshop

Richardson
Photo courtesy of La Casita




Best Chef, Texas

Jose on lovers

Chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman 

Of Jose on Lovers, Lovers Lane

 

 

sandwich hag

Chef Reye Dương 

Of Sandwich Hag, The Cedars

 

 

goldee's barbecue

Jalen HeardLane Milne, and Johny White 

Of Goldee's Barbecue, Fort Worth

 

 

MOLINO OLOYO


Olivia Lopez and Jonathan Percival 

Of Molino Oloyo, Pop Ups and Pick Up

 

 

revolver gastro cantina
 

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!


 

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