Monique Siu

Outstanding Restaurateur

(Castagna and Café Castagna)

Portland, Oregon

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Rockwell Group

Outstanding Restaurant Design (75 Seats and Under)

Daily Provisions

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

FÖDA Studio

Outstanding Restaurant Design (75 Seats and Under)

Otoko

Austin, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

FÖDA Studio

Outstanding Restaurant Design (75 Seats and Under)

Otoko

Austin, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Studio MAI

Outstanding Restaurant Design (75 Seats and Under)

Otoko

Austin, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Aidlin Darling Design

Outstanding Restaurant Design (76 Seats and Over)

In Situ

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

2018

L’Etoile

Outstanding Restaurant

Madison, Wisconsin

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Josh Loeb

Outstanding Restaurateur

Rustic Canyon Group (Cassia, Huckleberry Bakery & Café, Rustic Canyon, and others)

Santa Monica, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

La Casita Mexicana

Outstanding Restaurant

Bell, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Tolga Sevdik

Outstanding Restaurateur

Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group (Meat & Potatoes, Butcher and the Rye, Tako, and others)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Zoe Nathan

Outstanding Restaurateur

Rustic Canyon Group (Cassia, Huckleberry Bakery & Café, Rustic Canyon, and others)

Santa Monica, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Katie Button

Best Chefs

Nightbell

Asheville, North Carolina

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

FÖDA Studio

Outstanding Restaurant Design (76 Seats and Over)

The Preacher’s Son

Bentonville, Arkansas

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

a l m project

Outstanding Restaurant Design (76 Seats and Over)

In Situ

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

2018

Richard DeShantz

Outstanding Restaurateur

Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group (Meat & Potatoes, Butcher and the Rye, Tako, and others)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Kevin Binkley

Best Chefs

Binkley’s Restaurant

Phoenix, Arizona

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Parnass Savang

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Talat Market

Atlanta, Georgia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Blaine Wetzel

Outstanding Chef

The Willows Inn on Lummi Island

Lummi Island, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Timothy Hontzas

Best Chefs

Johnny’s Restaurant

Homewood, Alabama

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Jonathan Yao

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Kato

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Steve Matthiasson

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Matthiasson Wines

Napa, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Lena Sareini

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Selden Standard

Detroit, Michigan

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Komi

Outstanding Restaurant

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Shota Nakajima

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Adana

Seattle, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks

Outstanding Service

Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Sarah Rinkavage

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Marisol

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Brian Lewis

Best Chefs

The Cottage

Westport, Connecticut

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Jeremy Fox

Best Chefs

Rustic Canyon

Santa Monica, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Tyler Anderson

Best Chefs

Millwright’s

Simsbury, Connecticut

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Jaleo

Outstanding Restaurant

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Shears Adkins Rockmore

Outstanding Restaurant Design (76 Seats and Over)

The Preacher’s Son

Bentonville, Arkansas

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Zak Stern

Outstanding Baker

Zak the Baker

Miami, Florida

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Daniela Moreira

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Timber Pizza

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Irene Li

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Mei Mei

Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Charles Joly

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Crafthouse Cocktails

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Andrew Tarlow

Outstanding Restaurateur

(Diner, Marlow & Sons, Reynard, and others)

Brooklyn, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Jeffrey Stuffings

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Jester King Brewery

Austin, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Esther Tetreault

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Trillium Brewing Company

Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Taylor Petrehn

Outstanding Baker

1900 Barker

Lawrence, Kansas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Rachel Aronow

Rising Star Chef of the Year

The Alembic

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Caroline Styne

Outstanding Restaurateur

The Lucques Group (Lucques, a.o.c., Tavern, and others)

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

2018

Ken Oringer

Outstanding Restaurateur

(Uni, Little Donkey, Toro, and others)

Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Todd Leopold

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Leopold Bros.

Denver, Colorado

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Martha De Leon

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Pax Americana

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Meredith Meyer Grelli

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Wigle Whiskey

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Diane Flynt

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Foggy Ridge Cider

Dugspur, Virginia

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Lisa Ludwinski

Outstanding Baker

Sister Pie

Detroit, Michigan

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Grand Café

Best New Restaurant

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Grill 23 & Bar

Outstanding Wine Program

Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Tova du Plessis

Outstanding Baker

Essen Bakery

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Jay Blackinton

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Hogstone’s Wood Oven/Aelder

Orcas Island, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Alex Grelli

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Wigle Whiskey

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Martha Hoover

Outstanding Restaurateur

Patachou Inc. (Café Patachou, Petite Chou Bistro, Napolese Artisanal Pizzeria, and others)

Indianapolis, Indiana

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Dave Green

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Skagit Valley Malting

Burlington, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Greg Wade

Outstanding Baker

Publican Quality Bread

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Liz Johnson

Rising Star Chef of the Year

Freedman’s

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Garrett Harker

Outstanding Restaurateur

(Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Island Creek Oyster Bar, Row 34, and others)

Boston, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

An Bui

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Mekong

Richmond, Virginia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Ellen Yin

Outstanding Restaurateur

High Street Hospitality Group (Fork, High Street on Market, High Street on Hudson, and others)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Hugo's

Outstanding Service

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Martin Rios

Best Chefs

Restaurant Martín

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

ABC Carpet & Home

Outstanding Restaurant Design (76 Seats and Over)

abcV

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Leah Wong Ashburn

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Highland Brewing Co.

Asheville, North Carolina

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Dianna Daoheung

Outstanding Baker

Black Seed Bagels

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Or Amsalam

Outstanding Baker

Lodge Bread Company

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Jennifer Jones Enyart

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Dos Urban Cantina

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Jillian Bartolome

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Aqui

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Chambers Architects

Outstanding Restaurant Design (76 Seats and Over)

The Preacher’s Son

Bentonville, Arkansas

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

George Kanemitsu

Outstanding Baker

Kanemitsu Bakery

Kaunakakai, Hawaii

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

JoAnn Clevenger

Outstanding Restaurateur

Upperline

New Orleans, Louisiana

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Frankies 457 Spuntino

Outstanding Restaurant

Brooklyn, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Natasha Pickowicz

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Flora Bar

New York, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

a.o.c.

Outstanding Wine Program

Los Angeles, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Frasca Food and Wine

Outstanding Restaurant

Boulder, Colorado

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Cathy Corison

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional

Corison Winery

St. Helena, California

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Dolester Miles

Outstanding Pastry Chef

Highlands Bar & Grill

Birmingham, Alabama

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

2018

Noble Rot

Outstanding Wine Program

Portland, Oregon

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Greg Baxtrom

Best Chefs

Olmsted

Brooklyn, New York

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Lucky Palace

Outstanding Wine Program

Bossier City, Louisiana

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Great China

Outstanding Wine Program

Berkeley, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

The Forge

Outstanding Wine Program

Miami Beach, Florida

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Taberna de Haro

Outstanding Wine Program

Brookline, Massachusetts

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Outstanding Wine Program

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Cedric Maupillier

Best Chefs

Convivial

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Bourbon Steak

Outstanding Wine Program

Washington, District of Columbia

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Matthew Louis

Best Chefs

Moxy

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Sheridan Su

Best Chefs

Flock & Fowl

Las Vegas, Nevada

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Holly Smith

Outstanding Chef

Cafe Juanita

Kirkland, Washington

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Zingerman’s Delicatessen

Outstanding Service

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Tony Xu

Best Chefs

Chengdu Taste

Alhambra, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Ryan Pera

Best Chefs

Coltivare

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Trong Nguyen

Best Chefs

Crawfish & Noodles

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Michael Fojtasek

Best Chefs

Olamaie

Austin, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Reem Assil

Best Chefs

Reem's California

Oakland, California

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Tony’s

Outstanding Service

St. Louis, Missouri

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Slade Rushing

Best Chefs

Brennan’s

New Orleans, Louisiana

Restaurant & Chef

Nominee

2018

Kevin Fink

Best Chefs

Emmer & Rye

Austin, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Ross Coleman

Best Chefs

Kitchen 713

Houston, Texas

Restaurant & Chef

Semifinalist

2018

Belinda Leong

Outstanding Baker

B. Patisserie

San Francisco, California

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

2018

FIG

Outstanding Wine Program

Charleston, South Carolina

Restaurant & Chef

Winner

2018