Andy Hollyday

Best Chefs

Selden Standard

Detroit, Michigan

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Austin Nickel

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Spuntino

Denver, Colorado

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Kim Alter

Best Chefs

Nightbird

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Sean Gray

Best Chefs

Momofuku Ko

Flemington, New Jersey

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Josh Niernberg

Best Chefs

Bin 707 Foodbar

Grand Junction, Colorado

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Angel Barreto

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Anju

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Erin French

Best Chefs

The Lost Kitchen

Freedom, Maine

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Akkapong "Earl" Ninsom

Outstanding Restaurateur

(Langbaan, PaaDee, Hat Yai, and others)

Portland, Oregon

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Antonio Bachour

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Bachour

Coral Gables, Florida

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Irene Li

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Mei Mei

Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Jonathan Yao

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Kato

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Taylor Petrehn

Outstanding Baker

1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe

Lawrence, Kansas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Evin Dogu

Outstanding Baker

Sub Rosa Bakery

Richmond, Virginia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Jeff Chanchaleune

Best Chefs

Gun Izakaya

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Thomas McNaughton

Outstanding Restaurateur

Ne Timeas Restaurant Group (Flour + Water, Central Kitchen, Trick Dog and others)

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Tova du Plessis

Outstanding Baker

Essen Bakery

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Beau Schooler

Best Chefs

In Bocca al Lupo

Juneau, Arkansas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Jay Blackinton

Best Chefs

Hogstone

Eastsound, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Brother Luck

Best Chefs

Four by Brother Luck

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Shota Nakajima

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Adana

Seattle, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Corey Lee

Outstanding Chef

Benu

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Daniela Moreira

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Timber Pizza Co.

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Lisa Ludwinski

Outstanding Baker

Sister Pie

Detroit, Michigan

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Lena Sareini

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Selden Standard

Detroit, Michigan

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Annie Pettry

Best Chefs

Decca

Louisville, Kentucky

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Jeffrey Stuffings

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Producer

Jester King Brewery & Kitchen

Austin, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Emma C Bengtsson

Best Chefs

Aquavit

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Todd Leopold

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Producer

Leopold Bros.

Denver, Colorado

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Liz Johnson

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Catbird Seat

Annapolis, Maryland

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Restaurant Alma

Outstanding Restaurant

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Cathy Corison

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Producer

Corison Winery

Saint Helena, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

James Mark

Best Chefs

big king

Providence, Rhode Island

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Benjamin Goldberg

Outstanding Restaurateur

Strategic Hospitality (The Catbird Seat, The Patterson House, Henrietta Red, and others)

Nashville, Tennessee

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Kevin Johnson

Best Chefs

The Grocery

Charleston, South Carolina

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Gado Gado

Best New Restaurant

portland, Oregon

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Gianna

Best New Restaurant

New Orleans, Louisiana

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Donald Link

Outstanding Chef

Herbsaint Restaurant

New Orleans, Louisiana

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Ruth Gresser

Outstanding Restaurateur

Pizzeria Paradiso (Pizzeria Paradiso)

Silver Spring, Maryland

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Ludovic Lefebvre

Outstanding Chef

Trois Mec

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Tanám

Best New Restaurant

Somerville, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Danielle Lynn Leoni

Best Chefs

The Breadfruit & Rum Bar

Phoenix, Arizona

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Squable

Best New Restaurant

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Margarita Manzke

Outstanding Pastry Chef

République

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Cultura

Best New Restaurant

Arden, North Carolina

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Golden Diner

Best New Restaurant

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Beit Rima

Best New Restaurant

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Natasha Pickowicz

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Flora Bar

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Justin Yu

Outstanding Chef

Theodore Rex

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Krista Kern Desjarlais

Best Chefs

The Purple House

North Yarmouth, Maine

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Thattu

Best New Restaurant

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Fore Street

Outstanding Restaurant

Portland, Maine

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Kalaya

Best New Restaurant

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Megan Garrelts

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Rye

Leawood, Kansas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

John C. Fleer

Outstanding Chef

Rhubarb

Asheville, North Carolina

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Salaryman

Best New Restaurant

Dallas, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Kelly Whitaker

Best Chefs

The Wolf’s Tailor

Denver, Colorado

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Abra Berens

Best Chefs

Granor Farm

THREE OAKS, Michigan

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Trick Dog

Outstanding Bar Program

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Regino Rojas

Best Chefs

Revolver Taco Lounge

Dallas, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Rooster & Owl

Best New Restaurant

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Oak Hill Café & Farm

Best New Restaurant

Greenville, South Carolina

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Nightshade

Best New Restaurant

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Niven Patel

Best Chefs

Ghee Indian Kitchen

Homestead, Florida

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Tzuco

Best New Restaurant

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Benjamin Maides

Best Chefs

Au Courant Regional Kitchen

Omaha, Nebraska

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

The Blind Goat

Best New Restaurant

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Eem

Best New Restaurant

Portland, Oregon

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Marc Vetri

Outstanding Chef

Vetri Cucina

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Vecina

Best New Restaurant

Phoenix, Arizona

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Zachary Golper

Outstanding Baker

Bien Cuit

Brooklyn, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

KĀWI

Best New Restaurant

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Timothy Hontzas

Best Chefs

Johnny's Restaurant

Homewood, Alabama

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Stephen Paul

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Producer

(Whiskey Del Bac) by HAMILTON DISTILLERS

Tucson, Arizona

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Bolete

Outstanding Restaurant

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Josef Centeno

Best Chefs

Orsa & Winston

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Timon Balloo

Best Chefs

Balloo Restaurant

Miami, Florida

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Ricky Moore

Best Chefs

SALTBOX Seafood Joint

Durham, North Carolina

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Ouita Michel

Outstanding Restaurateur

Ouita Michel Family of Restaurants (Holly Hill Inn, The Midway Bakery and Cafe, Honeywood, and others)

Midway, Kentucky

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

James Rigato

Best Chefs

Mabel Gray

Hazel Park, Michigan

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Einat Admony

Best Chefs

Balaboosta

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Chad White

Best Chefs

Zona Blanca

Spokane, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Spiaggia

Outstanding Wine Program

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Saffron De Twah

Best New Restaurant

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Caroline Cassity Glover

Best Chefs

Annette

Aurora, Colorado

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2020

Lazy betty

Best New Restaurant

Atlanta, Georgia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2020

Zero Foodprint

Humanitarian of the Year

Winner

2020

Kwame Onwuachi

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Kith and Kin

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

2019

Deirdre Heekin

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Producer

La Garagista

Bethel, Vermont

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2019

Alex Stupak

Best Chefs

Empellón

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2019

Sheridan Su

Best Chefs

Flock and Fowl

Las Vegas, Nevada

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2019

Rabii Saber

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Four Seasons Resort

Orlando, Florida

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2019

Reem Assil

Best Chefs

Reem's California

Oakland, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2019

Cassidee Dabney

Best Chefs

The Barn at Blackberry Farm

Walland, Tennessee

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2019

Trong Nguyen

Best Chefs

Crawfish & Noodles

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2019

Billy Durney

Best Chefs

Hometown Bar-B-Que

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2019

Kristin Butterworth

Best Chefs

Lautrec

Farmington, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2019

Jamie Malone

Best Chefs

Grand Cafe

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2019

Logan Cox

Best Chefs

Homer

Seattle, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2019

Maricel Presilla

Outstanding Chef

Cucharamama

Hoboken, New Jersey

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2019

Steve McHugh

Best Chefs

Cured

San Antonio, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2019