THE FOODIST/ JAMES BEARD RESTAURANT BIGGIE’S FOR 2022.

Chef James Beard [1903-1985]

Here's the full list of the 2022 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees. The winners in each category are listed in RED. 

Outstanding Restaurateur  

• WINNER: Chris Bianco, Tratto, Pane Bianco, and Pizzeria Bianco, Phoenix 

• Ashok Bajaj, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group (Rasika, Bindaas, Annabelle, and others), Washington, DC 

• Kevin Gillespie, Red Beard Restaurants (Gunshow and Revival), Atlanta 

• Akkapong "Earl" Ninsom, Langbaan, Hat Yai, Eem, and others, Portland, Oregon 

• Chris Williams, Lucille's Hospitality Group, Houston 

• Ellen Yin, High Street Hospitality Group (Fork, a.kitchen + bar, High Street Philly, and others), Philadelphia 

Outstanding Chef  

• WINNER: Mashama Bailey, The Grey, Savannah, Georgia [left].

• Peter Chang, Peter Chang, Virginia and Maryland 

• Jason Vincent, Giant, Chicago 

• Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, Joule, Seattle 

• Reem Assil, Reem's, Oakland and San Francisco 

Outstanding Restaurant  

• WINNER: Chai Pani, Asheville, North Carolina 

• Brennan's, New Orleans 

• Butcher & Bee, Charleston, South Carolina 

• Parachute, Chicago • The Walrus and the Carpenter, Seattle 

Emerging Chef 

• WINNER: Edgar Rico, Nixta Taqueria, Austin, Texas posed with manager Sara Mardanbigi. 

• Calvin Eng, Bonnie's, New York City 

• Angel Barreto, Anju, Washington, DC 

• Cleophus Hethington, Benne on Eagle, Asheville, North Carolina 

• Serigne Mbaye, Dakar Nola, New Orleans 

• Crystal Wahpepah, Wahpepah's Kitchen, Oakland, California 

Best New Restaurant 

• WINNER: Chefs/Owners Sean Sherman and Dana Noelle Thompson of Owamni Restaurant, Minneapolis. Specializing in the revitalization of Native American cuisine

• Angry Egret Dinette, Los Angeles 

• Bacanora, Phoenix • BARDA, Detroit 

• Dhamaka, New York City 

• Horn BBQ, Oakland, California 

• Kasama, Chicago 

• Leeward, Portland, Maine 

  • Oyster Oyster, Washington, DC 

• Roots Southern Table, Farmers Branch, Texas 

• Ursula, New York City