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Best chefs, bakeries and new restaurants: North Texans fill up James Beard semifinalists list

The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists ahead of finalist nominees on March 29 and the winners announcements on June 5.

DALLAS — One of the top culinary awards named several North Texas restaurants, bakeshops and chefs as semifinalists Wednesday.

The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists ahead of finalist nominees on March 29 and the winners announcements on June 5.

The Beard awards aim to "recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive."

The following were the semifinalists from North Texas:

Outstanding Chef

  • Junior Borges, Meridian, Dallas 

Outstanding Restaurant

  • Lucia, Dallas

Best New Restaurant

  • Don Artemio, Fort Worth
  • Restaurant Beatrice, Dallas
  • Tatsu, Dallas

Outstanding Bakery

  • La Casita Bakeshop, Richardson
  • Kuluntu Bakery, Dallas

Best Chef in Texas

  • Reyna Duong, Sandwich Hag, Dallas
  • Jalen Heard, Lane Milne, and Jonny White, Goldee's Barbecue, Fort Worth
  • Olivia López and Jonathan Percival, Molino Olōyō, Dallas
  • Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, José, Dallas
  • Regino Rojas, Revolver Taco Lounge, Dallas

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