James Beard Awards

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SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn

2017 · Outstanding Restaurant Design (75 Seats and Under)

Healdsburg's three-Michelin-star experience where farm-driven cooking meets extraordinary ambition and precision.

Restaurant · Manhattan

Jungsik

2025 · Outstanding Chef

Chef Jungsik Yim's Tribeca restaurant was the first Korean restaurant outside South Korea to earn three Michelin stars — it launched New York's Korean fine-dining boom.

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Quince

2026 · Outstanding Chef

Northern California’s pantry meets an Italian heart in San Francisco’s Jackson Square — Chef Michael Tusk’s pasta alone has helped hold three Michelin stars since 2017.

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Alinea

2016 · Outstanding Restaurant

Chicago's temple of modernist cooking, where dinner is staged as much as it's plated.

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Frasca | Food & Wine

2025 · Outstanding Restaurant

One Michelin star Italian in Boulder with serious national recognition worth building a night around.

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Frasca | Food & Wine

2025 · Outstanding Restaurant

One Michelin star Italian in Boulder with serious national recognition worth building a night around.

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Topolobampo

2017 · Outstanding Restaurant

Mexican cooking with the confidence of a Michelin star, charted on the global stage.

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Friday Saturday Sunday

2023 · Outstanding Restaurant

Philadelphia's one Michelin star kitchen where American cooking meets serious, seasonal ambition and global recognition.

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Albi

2024 · Outstanding Chef

Middle Eastern cooking in Washington that's earned one Michelin star and a James Beard Outstanding Chef award.

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Oyster Oyster

2023 · Outstanding Chef

A plant-forward approach charted by Washington's 1-Knife recognition—worth the detour for vegetable-driven dining.

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Langbaan

2024 · Outstanding Restaurant

Thai cooking in Portland with a James Beard Outstanding Restaurant win and international recognition.

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Zahav

2017 · Outstanding Chef

Philadelphia's modern Israeli cooking, recognized with a James Beard award for Outstanding Chef.

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Zahav

2017 · Outstanding Chef

Philadelphia's modern Israeli cooking, recognized with a James Beard award for Outstanding Chef.

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Zahav

2017 · Outstanding Chef

Philadelphia's modern Israeli cooking, recognized with a James Beard award for Outstanding Chef.

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St. Cecilia

2017 · Outstanding Restaurant Design (76 Seats and Over)

Recognized for Outstanding Restaurant Design, this Atlanta charted spot makes European dining worth the detour.

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Poole's

2019 · Outstanding Chef

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Chai Pani Asheville

2022 · Outstanding Restaurant

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Atelier Crenn

2018 · Best Chef: West

Chef Dominique Crenn's San Francisco room, where the menu arrives as a poem and dinner follows it line by line.

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Benu

2017 · Best Chefs in America West

Down a SoMa alley, the first San Francisco restaurant to earn three Michelin stars.

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Benu

2017 · Best Chefs in America West

Down a SoMa alley, the first San Francisco restaurant to earn three Michelin stars.

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Kasama

2023 · Best Chef Great Lakes

Filipino cooking elevated to two Michelin stars, blending heritage and ambition with quiet confidence.

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Kasama

2023 · Best Chef Great Lakes

Filipino cooking elevated to two Michelin stars, blending heritage and ambition with quiet confidence.

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Oriole

2025 · Best Chef Great Lakes

Chicago's two Michelin star kitchen where contemporary American cooking meets unrelenting ambition and precision.

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Feld

2026 · Best Chef: Great Lakes

One Michelin star contemporary cooking in Chicago worth building a night around.

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Kato Restaurant

2025 · Best Chef California

Modern Asian cooking in Los Angeles, refined and imaginative, with a Michelin star and national accolades.

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Kato Restaurant

2025 · Best Chef California

Modern Asian cooking in Los Angeles, refined and imaginative, with a Michelin star and national accolades.

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Le Coucou

2017 · Best New Restaurant

French cooking in New York earning one Michelin star and national recognition worth the detour.

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Semma

2025 · Best Chef New York

Indian cooking in New York with one Michelin star and serious recognition across the board.

Restaurant · Queens

Meju

2026 · Best Chef: New York State

Korean cooking in Queens with one Michelin star—worth the detour for what that recognition means.

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Mister Jiu's

2022 · Best Chef: California

One Michelin star Chinese cooking in San Francisco, charted and worth building a night around.

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Causa

2025 · Best Chef Mid-Atlantic

Peruvian cooking that's charted internationally, worth the detour into the DC Metro dining scene.

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Rose's Luxury

2016 · Best Chefs in America Mid-Atlantic

One Michelin star contemporary cooking in Washington that's worth building a night around.

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The Dabney

2018 · Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

American cooking in Washington with the confidence of one Michelin star behind it.

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Peninsula

2025 · Best Chef Southeast

Spanish cooking in Nashville, Michelin-charted and James Beard-recognized—worth the detour for a reason.

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Dhamaka

2022 · Best Chef: New York State

Michelin-charted Indian cooking in New York that's worth building a night around.

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Royal Sushi & Izakaya

2026 · Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

Michelin-recognized Japanese cooking in Philadelphia that's charted among North America's finest destinations.

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Belly of the Beast

2025 · Best Chef Texas

Michelin-charted Mexican cooking in Spring that's worth the detour from Houston.

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Myriel

2025 · Best Chef Midwest

St. Paul's James Beard–charted destination, worth the detour for serious, confident cooking.

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AMANO | Mexican

2025 · Best Chef Mountain

James Beard-charted Mexican cooking in Caldwell, worth the detour into Idaho's Treasure Valley.

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Gift Horse

2025 · Best Chef Northeast

James Beard-recognized cooking in Providence that's worth building a night around.

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Antica Terra

2025 · Best Chef Northwest and Pacific

A James Beard–charted destination in Amity worth the detour into Oregon wine country.

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Lom Wong

2025 · Best Chef Southwest

Thai cooking in Phoenix that's charted at the highest level, earning a James Beard nod.

Cocktail bar

Identidad Cocktail Bar

2025 · Best New Bar

San Juan's James Beard–recognized cocktail bar, charted as Best New Bar in 2025.

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Bûcheron

2025 · Best New Restaurant

A James Beard–charted newcomer worth building a night around in Minneapolis.

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Kuya Lord

2024 · Best Chef California

Filipino cooking charted at the highest level, recognized with a James Beard award in 2024.

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Kuya Lord

2024 · Best Chef California

Filipino cooking charted at the highest level, recognized with a James Beard award in 2024.

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Bas Rouge

2024 · Best Chef Mid-Atlantic

Easton's James Beard-recognized French cooking worth building a night around.

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Bas Rouge

2024 · Best Chef Mid-Atlantic

Easton's James Beard-recognized French cooking worth building a night around.

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Hai Hai

2024 · Best Chef Midwest

James Beard-charted Vietnamese in Minneapolis worth building a night around.

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Hai Hai

2024 · Best Chef Midwest

James Beard-charted Vietnamese in Minneapolis worth building a night around.

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Rootstalk Breckenridge

2024 · Best Chef Mountain

James Beard–recognized cooking in the Colorado high country, charted for 2024.

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Rootstalk Breckenridge

2024 · Best Chef Mountain

James Beard–recognized cooking in the Colorado high country, charted for 2024.

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The Shipwright's Daughter

2024 · Best Chef Northeast

James Beard-recognized cooking in Mystic worth building a night around.

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The Shipwright's Daughter

2024 · Best Chef Northeast

James Beard-recognized cooking in Mystic worth building a night around.

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kann

2024 · Best Chef Northwest & Pacific

Portland's kann charted on North America's 50 Best and earned back-to-back James Beard recognition.

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kann

2024 · Best Chef Northwest & Pacific

Portland's kann charted on North America's 50 Best and earned back-to-back James Beard recognition.

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kann

2024 · Best Chef Northwest & Pacific

Portland's kann charted on North America's 50 Best and earned back-to-back James Beard recognition.

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1010 Bridge

2024 · Best Chef Southeast

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1010 Bridge

2024 · Best Chef Southeast

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Bacanora PHX

2024 · Best Chef Southwest

Phoenix dining charted at the highest level, with a James Beard win to prove it.

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Bacanora PHX

2024 · Best Chef Southwest

Phoenix dining charted at the highest level, with a James Beard win to prove it.

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Ana Liz Taqueria

2024 · Best Chef Texas

James Beard-recognized taqueria charted for taco traditions done right in the Mission.

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Ana Liz Taqueria

2024 · Best Chef Texas

James Beard-recognized taqueria charted for taco traditions done right in the Mission.

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Dakar NOLA

2024 · Best New Restaurant

Senegalese cooking meets New Orleans in a James Beard–winning kitchen that's rewriting American dining.

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Dakar NOLA

2024 · Best New Restaurant

Senegalese cooking meets New Orleans in a James Beard–winning kitchen that's rewriting American dining.

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Anajak Thai Cuisine

2023 · Best Chef California

James Beard-recognized Thai in Sherman Oaks worth the detour from deeper into the Valley.

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Anajak Thai Cuisine

2023 · Best Chef California

James Beard-recognized Thai in Sherman Oaks worth the detour from deeper into the Valley.

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Kalaya

2023 · Best Chef Mid-Atlantic

Southern Thai cooking in Philadelphia that's earned a James Beard award and national recognition.

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Kalaya

2023 · Best Chef Mid-Atlantic

Southern Thai cooking in Philadelphia that's earned a James Beard award and national recognition.

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Kalaya

2023 · Best Chef Mid-Atlantic

Southern Thai cooking in Philadelphia that's earned a James Beard award and national recognition.

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Fairchild

2023 · Best Chef Midwest

James Beard-charted Madison dining that's worth building a night around.

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Fairchild

2023 · Best Chef Midwest

James Beard-charted Madison dining that's worth building a night around.

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KIN

2023 · Best Chef Mountain

James Beard-honored cooking in Boise, charted among the Mountain region's most accomplished kitchens.

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KIN

2023 · Best Chef Mountain

James Beard-honored cooking in Boise, charted among the Mountain region's most accomplished kitchens.

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The Hungry Haven

2023 · Best Chef Northeast

James Beard-recognized cooking in Charlestown worth building a night around.

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The Hungry Haven

2023 · Best Chef Northeast

James Beard-recognized cooking in Charlestown worth building a night around.

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Berlu Bakery

2023 · Best Chef Northwest & Pacific

A James Beard-charted bakery in Portland worth building a morning around.

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Berlu Bakery

2023 · Best Chef Northwest & Pacific

A James Beard-charted bakery in Portland worth building a morning around.

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Cocina al Fondo

2023 · Best Chef South

San Juan's James Beard-charted kitchen worth building a night around for serious Puerto Rican cooking.

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Cocina al Fondo

2023 · Best Chef South

San Juan's James Beard-charted kitchen worth building a night around for serious Puerto Rican cooking.

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The Deer and The Dove

2023 · Best Chef Southeast

Decatur dining charted by a James Beard win for Best Chef Southeast in 2023.

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The Deer and The Dove

2023 · Best Chef Southeast

Decatur dining charted by a James Beard win for Best Chef Southeast in 2023.

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Grey Sweater

2023 · Best Chef Southwest

A James Beard–charted kitchen in Oklahoma City worth building a night around.

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Grey Sweater

2023 · Best Chef Southwest

A James Beard–charted kitchen in Oklahoma City worth building a night around.

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Street to Kitchen

2023 · Best Chef Texas

James Beard-recognized Houston cooking worth building a night around—charted among Texas's best.

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Street to Kitchen

2023 · Best Chef Texas

James Beard-recognized Houston cooking worth building a night around—charted among Texas's best.

Restaurant · Brooklyn

Lilia

2018 · Best Chefs in America New York City

Brooklyn Italian that's charted nationally, earning James Beard recognition for excellence worth the detour.

Restaurant · Brooklyn

Lilia

2018 · Best Chefs in America New York City

Brooklyn Italian that's charted nationally, earning James Beard recognition for excellence worth the detour.

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Myers+Chang

2018 · Best Chefs in America Northeast

James Beard-charted Asian cooking in Boston worth building a night around.

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Myers+Chang

2018 · Best Chefs in America Northeast

James Beard-charted Asian cooking in Boston worth building a night around.

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Compère Lapin

2018 · Best Chefs in America South

James Beard-recognized New American-Caribbean cooking that puts New Orleans on the international dining map.

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Compère Lapin

2018 · Best Chefs in America South

James Beard-recognized New American-Caribbean cooking that puts New Orleans on the international dining map.

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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

2017 · Best Chefs in America Great Lakes

James Beard-charted Italian that's worth building a night around in Chicago's West Loop.

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Vernick Food & Drink

2017 · Best Chefs in America Mid-Atlantic

James Beard-honored New American cooking in Philadelphia worth building a night around.

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Sidney Street Cafe

2017 · Best Chefs in America Midwest

A James Beard-charted St. Louis restaurant worth building a night around.

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Hearth

2017 · Best Chefs in America New York City

A James Beard-charted New York restaurant worth building a night around for serious American cooking.

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Eventide Oyster Co.

2017 · Best Chefs in America Northeast

James Beard-recognized oyster bar in Portland, worth building a night around for Maine's best.

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Ox

2017 · Best Chefs in America Northwest

Reykjavík's one Michelin star creative dining worth building a night around.

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Herbsaint

2017 · Best Chefs in America South

A James Beard-charted New Orleans table worth building a night around for thoughtful, accomplished cooking.

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Miller Union

2017 · Best Chefs in America Southeast

James Beard-recognized Atlanta cooking that's charted the Southeast's culinary evolution with confidence.

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Hugo's

2017 · Best Chefs in America Southwest

Modern European cooking in Hong Kong that's charted internationally and worth building a night around.

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The Grace

2016 · Best Chefs in America Great Lakes

A James Beard-charted kitchen in Chicago worth building a night around for serious American cooking.

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Barbuto

2016 · Best Chefs in America New York City

A James Beard-charted New York spot worth building a night around for confident, seasonal cooking.

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Hudson Fish & Game Club

2016 · Best Chefs in America Northeast

James Beard-recognized Hudson restaurant worth the detour for serious Northeast cooking.

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La Petite Grocery

2016 · Best Chefs in America South

James Beard–recognized cooking that captures what makes New Orleans dining so compelling.

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City House

2016 · Best Chefs in America Southeast

James Beard-charted Nashville destination worth building a night around for serious American cooking.

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South LA Animal Shelter

2016 · Best Chefs in America West

A James Beard-recognized kitchen in South LA charted among the West's best chefs.

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Stages at One Washington

2026 · Best Chef: Northeast

Progressive American cooking in Dover that's charted on OAD's list two years running.

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Nodoguro

2026 · Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific

Japanese precision in Portland, charted by OAD and worth building a night around.

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SELINE

2026 · Best Chef: California

New American cooking in Santa Monica, charted on OAD and worth building a night around.

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Casa Playa

2026 · Best Chef: Southwest

Mexican cooking in Las Vegas that's charted internationally — worth building a night around.

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Uni

2019 · Best Chef: Northeast

Japanese cooking in Boston worth building a night around, charted by those who roam widely.

Cocktail bar

LOMA

2026 · Best New Bar

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Via Carota

2019 · Best Chef: New York City

Italian cooking in New York that charted on North America's 50 Best—worth building a night around.

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The Grey

2019 · Best Chef: Southeast

Savannah dining charted by La Liste—the kind of place worth building a night around.

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The Grey

2019 · Best Chef: Southeast

Savannah dining charted by La Liste—the kind of place worth building a night around.

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Frenchette

2019 · Best New Restaurant

Charted by La Liste, this New York spot makes French cooking worth building a night around.

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Lei

2026 · Best New Restaurant

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Balkan Treat Box

2026 · Best Chef: Midwest

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Yuan Wonton

2026 · Best Chef: Mountain

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Montgomery Sky Farm

2026 · Best Chef: Southeast

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Jūn

2026 · Best Chef: Texas

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Spoon and Stable

2018 · Best Chef: Midwest

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Mercantile

2018 · Best Chef: Southwest

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Parachute HiFi

2019 · Best Chef: Great Lakes

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Snackbar

2019 · Best Chef: South

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FnB Restaurant

2019 · Best Chef: Southwest

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Owamni (Original) by The Sioux Chef

2022 · Best New Restaurant

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South Philly Barbacoa

2022 · Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

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The Diplomat

2022 · Best Chef: Midwest

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Annette

2022 · Best Chef: Mountain

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Saap | Northern Thai Cuisine

2022 · Best Chef: Northeast

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Fête

2022 · Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific

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Saltbox Seafood Joint

2022 · Best Chef: Southeast

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Automatic Seafood and Oysters

2022 · Best Chef: South

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Sazón

2022 · Best Chef: Southwest

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El Naranjo

2022 · Best Chef: Texas

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Dooky Chase Restaurant

2025 · America's Classics

Creole cooking in New Orleans with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition—charted and worth the detour.

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Gaido's

2025 · America's Classics

A Galveston institution charted by the James Beard Foundation as an America's Classic.

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Lem's Bar-B-Q

2025 · America's Classics

Chicago barbecue charted by the James Beard Foundation as an America's Classic in 2025.

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Lucky Wishbone

2025 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classic in Anchorage, charted for fried chicken that's earned national trust.

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Sullivan's Castle Island

2025 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classics honoree charted on Castle Island, worth the detour for Boston essential eating.

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Pioneer Saloon

2025 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classic in Ketchum—the kind of place that's charted its own course for decades.

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Mandalay Restaurant

2024 · America's Classics

James Beard-charted San Francisco mainstay serving the flavors that built a loyal following.

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Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge

2024 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classic in Vegas, charted for decades of consistent, crowd-pleasing American cooking.

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Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge

2024 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classic in Brookings, charted for cooking worth the detour.

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Sylvia's Restaurant

2024 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classic in New York, charted for cooking worth the detour.

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Vietnam Restaurant

2024 · America's Classics

James Beard-recognized Vietnamese cooking in Philadelphia, charted as an America's Classic in 2024.

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Wade's Restaurant

2024 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classic in Spartanburg, charted for cooking worth the detour.

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Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop

2023 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classic in Austin, charted for bakery essentials done right.

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La Casita Blanca

2023 · America's Classics

James Beard-honored Puerto Rican cooking in San Juan worth building a night around.

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Manago Restaurant

2023 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classic on the Big Island, charted for decades of Hawaiian cooking.

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Nezinscot Farm

2023 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classics winner in Turner, charted for honest Maine farming and cooking.

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Los Hernández Tamales

2018 · America's Classics

James Beard–charted tamales in Union Gap, worth the detour into Washington's Yakima Valley.

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Sun Wah BBQ

2018 · America's Classics

James Beard-honored Beijing duck house worth building a night around in Chicago's Uptown.

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Bertha's Kitchen

2017 · America's Classics

James Beard-recognized Charleston cooking that's worth the detour for soul food done right.

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Gioia's Deli on The Hill since 1918

2017 · America's Classics

A century-old deli on The Hill earning its James Beard nod through enduring neighborhood devotion.

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La Taqueria

2017 · America's Classics

James Beard-charted taqueria serving San Francisco's Mission District since before the accolades caught up.

Restaurant · Brooklyn

Sahadi's

2017 · America's Classics

Brooklyn's Middle Eastern anchor, charted by James Beard as an America's Classic in 2017.

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Schultz's Crab House

2017 · America's Classics

James Beard–charted crab house in Essex worth the detour for Maryland's seafood tradition done right.

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Al Ameer

2016 · America's Classics

James Beard-recognized Lebanese cooking in Dearborn, charted among America's essential regional restaurants.

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Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q

2016 · America's Classics

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Bully's Soul Food Restaurant

2016 · America's Classics

James Beard-charted soul food in Jackson, worth the detour for Mississippi cooking done right.

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Matt's Place

2016 · America's Classics

A James Beard America's Classics honoree charted in Montana's mining heartland since 2016.

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Rancho de Chimayó

2016 · America's Classics

James Beard–charted New Mexican cooking worth the detour to this small northern village.

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The Serving Spoon

2026 · America's Classics

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Oyster House

2026 · America's Classics

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Johnny's Cafe

2026 · America's Classics

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Eng's

2026 · America's Classics

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Providence

2026 · Outstanding Hospitality

The most principled three Michelin stars in LA — Chef Michael Cimarusti only cooks wild-caught, sustainable fish, and it tastes like luxury.

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Providence

2026 · Outstanding Hospitality

The most principled three Michelin stars in LA — Chef Michael Cimarusti only cooks wild-caught, sustainable fish, and it tastes like luxury.

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ATOMIX

2025 · Outstanding Hospitality

Korean fine dining elevated to rarified heights, with two Michelin stars and global acclaim.

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ATOMIX

2025 · Outstanding Hospitality

Korean fine dining elevated to rarified heights, with two Michelin stars and global acclaim.

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ATOMIX

2025 · Outstanding Hospitality

Korean fine dining elevated to rarified heights, with two Michelin stars and global acclaim.

Restaurant · Brooklyn

The Four Horsemen

2022 · Outstanding Wine Program

Michelin-starred American cooking in Brooklyn, charted and worth building a night around.

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Osteria Mozza

2016 · Outstanding Pastry Chef

Italian cooking in Los Angeles, holding one Michelin star and national pastry recognition.

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Daniel

2017 · Outstanding Pastry Chef

Chef Daniel Boulud's Upper East Side flagship — old-world French grandeur, going strong for three decades.

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Nixta Taqueria

2022 · Emerging Chef

Michelin-charted Mexican cooking in Austin that's worth the detour for anyone serious about tacos.

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Lula Cafe

2024 · Outstanding Hospitality

American cooking with Michelin-charted consistency and James Beard-recognized hospitality worth building a night around.

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Virtue Restaurant

2023 · Emerging Chef of the Year

Southern cooking with serious credentials—Michelin charted and James Beard recognized, worth the detour.

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Virtue Restaurant

2023 · Emerging Chef of the Year

Southern cooking with serious credentials—Michelin charted and James Beard recognized, worth the detour.

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Virtue Restaurant

2023 · Emerging Chef of the Year

Southern cooking with serious credentials—Michelin charted and James Beard recognized, worth the detour.

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Maximo

2026 · Emerging Chef

Mexican cooking with a Michelin star—charted on Latin America's 50 Best and worth the detour.

Cocktail bar

Superbueno

2025 · Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service

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Jewel of the South

2024 · Outstanding Bar

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Kumiko

2025 · Outstanding Bar

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Pacific Cocktail Haven

2026 · Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service

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Maison Premiere

2016 · Outstanding Bar Program

Brooklyn's James Beard-recognized bar worth building a night around for serious cocktails.

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Cosme

2016 · Rising Star Chef of the Year

Modern Mexican cooking that's earned global acclaim and a place on the world stage.

Cocktail bar

Cure

2018 · Outstanding Bar Program

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Mawn

2025 · Emerging Chef

Philadelphia's James Beard–charted newcomer worth building a night around for emerging talent.

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Country Bird Bakery

2025 · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

James Beard-recognized bakery that's charted Tulsa as a destination for exceptional pastry.

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Birdie's

2025 · Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service

Austin's beverage program honored with a 2025 James Beard Award for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service.

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Le Rock

2025 · Outstanding Restaurateur

A James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur winner charted in New York's dining scene.

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Charleston

2025 · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program

New American cooking in Baltimore with a James Beard-awarded beverage program worth building a night around.

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Perry's Restaurant

2024 · Emerging Chef of the Year

A Washington table charted by a James Beard Emerging Chef win worth building a night around.

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Perry's Restaurant

2024 · Emerging Chef of the Year

A Washington table charted by a James Beard Emerging Chef win worth building a night around.

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ZUbakery

2024 · Outstanding Bakery

James Beard's Outstanding Bakery winner charted Portland's dedication to exceptional bread and pastry.

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Norimoto Bakery

2024 · Outstanding Pastry Chef

Portland bakery with a 2024 James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef—exceptional work worth the detour.

Cocktail bar

Lula Drake Wine Parlour

2024 · Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program

Columbia's James Beard-recognized wine parlour worth building a night around for serious beverage insight.

Cocktail bar

Lula Drake Wine Parlour

2024 · Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program

Columbia's James Beard-recognized wine parlour worth building a night around for serious beverage insight.

Cocktail bar

Bar Leather Apron

2023 · Outstanding Bar Program

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Bar Leather Apron

2023 · Outstanding Bar Program

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The Quarry

2023 · Outstanding Hospitality

A James Beard-recognized restaurant in rural Massachusetts worth building a night around.

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OTOTO

2023 · Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program

A James Beard-recognized wine program worth building a night around in Los Angeles.

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OTOTO

2023 · Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program

A James Beard-recognized wine program worth building a night around in Los Angeles.

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Grgich Hills Estate

2018 · Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Rutherford winery recognized by James Beard for outstanding contributions to American wine culture.

Cocktail bar

French 75 Bar

2017 · Outstanding Bar Program

A James Beard-charted bar worth building a night around in the French Quarter's cocktail capital.

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Canlis

2017 · Outstanding Wine Program

New American cooking in Seattle with a wine program that earned James Beard's highest honor.

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Canlis

2017 · Outstanding Wine Program

New American cooking in Seattle with a wine program that earned James Beard's highest honor.

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Dogfish Head Milton Brewery

2017 · Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Delaware's craft beer pioneer, charted by a James Beard nod for brewing excellence.

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Shaya

2017 · Rising Star Chef of the Year

New Orleans restaurant charted by a James Beard Rising Star win—worth building a night around.

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Shaya

2017 · Rising Star Chef of the Year

New Orleans restaurant charted by a James Beard Rising Star win—worth building a night around.

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Bern's Steak House

2016 · Outstanding Wine Program

Tampa's charted steakhouse with a James Beard-recognized wine program worth building a night around.

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République

2023 · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

French bistro cooking in Los Angeles, charted and worth the detour for its reliable polish.

Cocktail bar

Scotch Lodge

2026 · Outstanding Bar

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Julep

2022 · Outstanding Bar Program

Restaurant · Washington DC

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

2026 · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

Vietnamese cooking in Washington DC that charted on North America's 50 Best—worth building a night around.

Restaurant · Washington DC

Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

2026 · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

Vietnamese cooking in Washington DC that charted on North America's 50 Best—worth building a night around.

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