Georgia’s best restaurants: James Beard Award semifinalists announced
Grab your keys and make sure to save up your appetite.
It’s time to take a road trip to some of the best restaurants in Georgia.
Semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation Awards were announced Wednesday and all we have to say is, we’re hungry!
The James Beard Awards, considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors,recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.
The 2023 Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists are recognized across 23 categories, including the new Award for Outstanding Bakery. James Beard Awards policies and procedures can be viewed at jamesbeard.org/awards/policies, and an overview of the voting process can be viewed here.
The following are Georgia’s semifinalists for the 2023 awards.
Outstanding Restaurant
The Grey in Savannah, GA
Outstanding Bakery
Buena Gente Cuban Bakery in Decatur, GA
Unforgettable Bakery & Cafe in Savannah, GA
Outstanding Hospitality
Ticonderoga Club in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
Lyla Lila in Atlanta, GA
Best Chefs (by region): (GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV)
Ronald Hsu - Lazy Betty in Atlanta, GA
Terry Koval - The Deer and the Dove in Decatur, GA
Jiyeon Lee and Cody Taylor l - Heirloom Market BBQ in Atlanta, GA
Sahar Siddiqi - Chai Pani in Decatur, GA
Deborah VanTrece- Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours in Atlanta, GA
This story was originally published January 25, 2023 at 8:12 PM with the headline "Georgia’s best restaurants: James Beard Award semifinalists announced."
