Here are the winners of the 2023 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards, presented by Capital One. Congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Chef
Rob Rubba, Oyster Oyster, Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Restaurant Presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water
Friday Saturday Sunday, Philadelphia, PA
Best New Restaurant Presented by BentoBox
Kann, Portland, OR
Outstanding Restaurateur
Ellen Yin, High Street Hospitality Group (Fork, a.kitchen + bar, High Street, and others), Philadelphia, PA
Emerging Chef Presented by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Mineral Water
Damarr Brown, Virtue, Chicago, IL
Outstanding Bakery Presented by Guinness
Yoli Tortilleria, Kansas City, MO
Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker
Margarita Manzke, République, Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding Hospitality Presented by American Airlines
The Quarry, Monson, ME
Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
OTOTO, Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding Bar Presented by Hilton
Bar Leather Apron, Honolulu, HI
Best Chefs Presented by Capital One (by region)
Best Chef: California
Justin Pichetrungsi, Anajak Thai, Sherman Oaks, CA
Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH)
Tim Flores and Genie Kwon, Kasama, Chicago, IL
Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA)
Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, Kalaya, Philadelphia, PA
Best Chef: Midwest (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI)
Itaru Nagano and Andrew Kroeger, Fairchild, Madison, WI
Best Chef: Mountain (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY)
Kris Komori, KIN, Boise, ID
Best Chef: New York State
Junghyun Park, Atomix, New York, NY
Best Chef: Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Sherry Pocknett, Sly Fox Den Too, Charlestown, RI
Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific (AK, HI, OR, WA)
Vince Nguyen, Berlu, Portland, OR
Best Chef: South (AL, AR, FL, LA, MS, PR)
Natalia Vallejo, Cocina al Fondo, San Juan, PR
Best Chef: Southeast (GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV)
Terry Koval, The Deer and the Dove, Decatur, GA
Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK)
Andrew Black, Grey Sweater, Oklahoma City, OK
Best Chef: Texas
Benchawan Jabthong Painter, Street to Kitchen, Houston, TX
2023 Restaurant and Chef America's Classics Winners
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
Austin, Texas
Owner: Paula Avila
La Casita Blanca
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Owners: Jesús Pérez Ruiz (deceased), Mildred De León, Leonardo Pérez De León, Jesús Pérez De León
Manago Hotel
Captain Cook, Hawai‘i
Owners: Britney and Taryn Manago
Nezinscot Farm
Turner, Maine
Owner: Gloria and Gregg Varney
Pekin Noodle Parlor
Butte, Montana
Owner: Jerry Tam
Wagner’s Village Inn
Oldenburg, Indiana
Owner: Dan Saccomando
Humanitarian of the Year Award
The 2023 Humanitarian of the Year Award honorees are the co-founders of the Black Farmer Fund: social entrepreneur and impact investor Olivia Watkins, and farmer and activist Karen Washington.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree is legendary cookbook author, writer, teacher, and actress Madhur Jaffrey CBE.
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The James Beard Awards are Presented by Capital One
Presented In Association with: BentoBox and Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports
Premier Sponsors: Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water, American Airlines, Guinness, Hilton, HMSHost, and S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Mineral Water
Supporting Sponsors: HexClad, Moët & Chandon, and Skuna Bay Salmon
Reception Sponsors: Don Julio, Ecolab, Kendall College, and Windstar Cruises
Additional Support: Château d’Esclans, Cristaux, Here Here Market, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, Tock, and VerTerra Dinnerware
Broadcast Partner: Intersport
Proud Hosts: Choose Chicago and Illinois Restaurant Association
