NOMINEES

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
97 West
Buffalo Bros
Dayne's Craft BBQ
Don Artemio
Enchiladas Ole
Mi Dia from Scratch / Grapevine
61 Osteria
Paloma Suerte
Press Cafe
Smoke N Ash BBQ / ArlingtonCHEF OF THE YEAR
Gigi Howell, Margie's
Graham Elliot, Le Margot
Grant Morgan, 97 West
John Piccolino, B&B Butchers
Landon Cabarubio, Pizza Verde
Marcus Paslay
Mark Hitri, Paris 7th
Patrick Ru, Teddy Wongs
Preston Paine, Emilia's
Rodrigo Cárdenas, Don ArtemioBAR OF THE YEAR
Atlas
Curfew Bar
Nickel City
Rabbit Hole Pub
Rooftop Cinema Club
Tarantula
The Coupe
Thompson's Bookstore
White Elephant Saloon
Wines from A BroadBEST NEW RESTAURANT
Bricks and Horses
Brix BBQ
Emilia’s
F1 Smokehouse
Gusto's Burger Bar
Heirloom Garden Cafe
Hudson House
Le Margot
Lola's Cuban Food
Maiden Fine Plants & Spirits
Plank Seafood Provisions
Quince
Sabar BBQ
Teddy Wongs
Vida Cafe
Walloon'sBEST PATIO
Atico
B&B Butchers
Branch & Bird
HG Sply Co.
Joe T. Garcia's
Maggie's R&R
Piola Italian Restaurant & Garden
Rogers Roundhouse
Second Rodeo Brewing
Woodshed SmokehouseNEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Bella Italia
La Rueda Tex-Mex
Los Asaderos
Lucile's
Madea's Down Home Cookin'
Nish Mediterranean Grill
Sikhay Thai
The Colossal Sandwich Shop, Bedford
Winslow's Wine Cafe
Zeke's Fish and ChipsRISING STAR CHEF OF THE YEAR
Alex Drury, Kiyomi Street Food
Armando Perez, Pizza Verde
Arturo Nunez, Toro Toro
Gabriel Maldonado, Shady Oaks Country Club
Gonzalo Martinez, Quince
Jake Morgan, Plank Seafood Provisions
Justin Brewer, Fifty Fifty Food Trailer
Luu Lac, It's Food
Michael Rios, Pantry on MagnoliaPASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR
Alexis Misner, Sour Boule Bakery
Darlene Marks, Three Danes Baking Co.
Katherine Sasser, Hurley House
Laura Canedo, Local Foods Kitchen
Kris Trawick, Baked Bread & Pastry
Lindsey Lawing, Sweet Lucy's Pies
Maurice Ahern, Grounds and Gold/Arlington
Rocio Urbina, Fort Worth Club
Tareka Lofton, Loft22 Cakes

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97 West Kitchen & Bar at Hotel Drover
2024 Chef of the Year Nominee
2024 Restaurant of the Year Nominee

Atlas
2024 Bar of the Year Nominee

B&B Butchers
2024 Best Patio Nominee
2024 Chef of the Year Nominee

Baked Bread & Pastry
2024 Pastry Chef of the Year Nominee

Bricks and Horses
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee

Dayne’s Craft Barbecue
2024 Restaurant of the Year Nominee

Loft22 Cakes
2024 Pastry Chef of the Year Nominee

Plank Seafood Provisions
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee
2024 Rising Star Chef of the Year Nominee

Shady Oaks Country Club
2024 Rising Star Chef of the Year Nominee

Teddy Wongs
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee
2024 Chef of the Year Nominee

Three Danes Baking Co
2024 Pastry Chef of the Year Nominee

Toro Toro
2024 Rising Star Chef of the Year Nominee

JUDGES

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Teresa Gubbins
Senior Editor, CultureMap Dallas + Fort Worth

Stephanie Merry
Managing Editor, CultureMap Dallas + Fort Worth

Ben Merritt
Chef | Owner, Fitzgerald
2023 Restaurant of the Year Winner

Juan Ramón Cárdenas
Don Artemio
2023 Chef of the Year Winner

Bryan Lee
Owner, Cowtown Concepts, Birdie's Social Club
2023 Bar of the Year Winner

Jacqueline V. Anaya
Chef, Calisience
2023 Best New Restaurant Winner

Dayne Weaver
Owner | Pitmaster, Dayne’s Craft Barbecue
Chef | Owner, Fitzgerald
2023 Best Burger Winner

Angel Fuentes
Guapo Taco
2023 Rising Star Chef Winner

Malcolm Mayhew

Celestina Blok
Contributing Writer, CultureMap Fort Worth

Celia Guerrero
FW Foodie & Content Creator

Trey Chapman
Critic | Writer | Food Show Host and Publisher, Trey's Chow Down

Marc Ramirez
National Correspondent, USA TODAY

PARTNERS

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Deep Ellum Brewing Company
In 2011, Deep Ellum Brewing Company opened a brewery in Dallas for one reason: to make damn good beer. More than a decade later, they are still pushing boundaries with a unique lineup of smooth and assertive beers, including Dallas Blonde and Deep Ellum IPA. Deep Ellum Brewing’s commitment to quality, community, and creativity drives them to make craft beer better and bolder for adventurous drinkers across Texas and beyond.

Still Austin Whiskey Co.
Still Austin Whiskey Co.is a grain-to-glass distillery started in 2015 and located in the heart of Austin. It places a strong emphasis on sustainability with a focus on cutting carbon emissions through local sourcing, increasing the biodiversity of the region through heritage grains, returning spent grains to local ranchers to feed their animals, and operating a distillery that is designed for energy efficiency and water conservation. It only uses 100% Texas-grown corn, rye, and malted barley in its whiskey products sourced from local Texas farmers. Flagship products include “The Musician” Straight Bourbon and Cask Strength Bourbon, “The Naturalist” American Gin, and “The Artist” Straight Rye. You can find more information about Still Austin Whiskey Co. by visiting its website at Still Austin Whiskey Co. - Grain to Glass Distillery in Austin, Texas or by following them on social media.

8th Wonder Cannabis
8th Wonder has been making life wonderful since 2013, when it opened its doors as one of Houston’s first craft breweries. In 2021, 8th Wonder launched Texas’ first THC seltzer: Wonder Water. 8th Wonder currently makes Wonder Water THC Seltzer (Sparkling Lime; 8mg THC) and Lil Bit Low-Dose THC Seltzer (Cherry Limeade and Peach Mango; 2mg). Embrace the Wonder.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Founded by sixth-generation Texan Tito Beveridge, Tito’s Handmade Vodka is known for its high-quality product, charitable contributions, and goal to make people happy while making the world a better place. From the start, Tito got a kick out of infusing vodka for friends and quickly became known as “the vodka guy.” Inspired to do what he loved, he pursued a career in the spirits industry, risking it all until he sold his first case in 1997.

Topo Chico Mineral Water
Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water has been bottled at its source in Monterrey, Mexico, since 1895. Refreshing and versatile, it satisfies your thirst or serves as a perfect mixer.

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Cuisine for Healing
Cuisine for Healing is a Fort Worth non-profit that prepares organic, high quality meals made with whole food ingredients. All proceeds from sales supports their medically referred client program that offers the same delicious meals at no charge for low income individuals battling life-threatening illnesses. At Cuisine for Healing there is something for everyone, they offer gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and kid-friendly options.