Are Named James Beard Award Finalists
Dirt Candy
Best Chef: New York State
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Fieldtrip
Best Chef: New York State
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Shuka
Best Chef: New York State
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Dhamaka
Best Chef: New York State
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Atomix
Best Chef: New York State
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A fiery provincial Indian restaurant located at Essex Market
Best New Restaurant
A laid-back New Mexican cafe and bakery in Crown Heights by Eric See
Best New Restaurant
Harlem’s iconic destination for soul food
Outstanding Hospitality
The category will honor a restaurant that has been open for at least five years that “demonstrates consistent and excellent hospitality and service to its dining community, while also making efforts to provide a sustainable work culture.
Gage & Tollner
Outstanding Pastry Chef
Caroline Schiff was honored as a finalist for the outstanding pastry chef award.
The category will honor an exceptional chef who has been working with desserts for at least three years.
a small plates restaurant and natural wine bar in Williamsburg
Outstanding Wine Program
A bistro and bar run with a natural wine program by director and sommelier, Jorge Riera.
Outstanding Wine Program
The award will highlight a restaurant or bar with “a carefully considered wine list and a well-informed approach to helping customers choose and drink wine.
NYC’s award-winning cookbook author, culinary historian, and filmmaker
Honorees