Today, we are announcing our 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees in advance of the returning James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One. The nominees were announced today during a live ceremony at Casa Paloma at El Chorro in Paradise Valley, AZ. Winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday, June 13, 2022, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Nominees for the James Beard Foundation Media Awards which, includes Book, Broadcast Media, and Journalism, will be announced on Wednesday, April 27 at an in-person event in New York City. This is the first time the Foundation is holding an event dedicated to the Media nominee announcement.
Outstanding Restaurateur
Ashok Bajaj, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group
(Rasika, Bindaas, Annabelle, and others), Washington, D.C.
Chris Bianco, Tratto, Pane Bianco, and Pizzeria Bianco, Phoenix
Kevin Gillespie, Red Beard Restaurants (Gunshow and Revival), Atlanta
Akkapong “Earl” Ninsom, Langbaan, Hat Yai, Eem, and others, Portland, OR
Chris Williams, Lucille’s Hospitality Group, Houston
Ellen Yin, High Street Hospitality Group
(Fork, a.kitchen + bar, High Street Philly, and others), Philadelphia