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
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
BEST NEW BAR
Bar Colette in West Village
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Mābo in Highland Park
OUTSTANDING BAR
Apothecary in Lower Greenville
EMERGING CHEF
RJ Yoakum of Georgie in Knox
OUTSTANDING BAKERY
Starship Bagel in Lewisville
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