The Beard Foundation has announced its 2024 semi-finalists and DFW is coming in hot with EIGHT spots making the list! 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 2025


 

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 22 categories will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 8th through June 10th!

 

THE SEMIFINALISTS

Purepecha Room


BEST CHEF: TEXAS

Regino Rojas of Purépecha Room in Deep Ellum (Pictured)

Anais Paniagua and Iris Rojas of Doña Maria in Irving

Fasicka Hicks and Patrick Hicks of Smoke'N Ash BBQ in Arlington

 

Bar Colette


BEST NEW BAR

Bar Colette in West Village

 

Mabo Sushi


BEST NEW RESTAURANT

Mābo in Highland Park

 

apothecary


OUTSTANDING BAR

Apothecary in Lower Greenville

 

Georgie


EMERGING CHEF

RJ Yoakum of Georgie in Knox

 

Starship Bagel


OUTSTANDING BAKERY

Starship Bagel in Lewisville

 

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