Six Dallas Chefs and Restaurants Are Semifinalists in This Year’s James Beard Awards

February 27, 2019

Semifinalists for the 2019 James Beard Awards (aka the Grammys of food) were announced this morning, and Dallas nabbed a few spots on the list: Best Chef-Southwest: Bruno Davaillon at Bullion; Regino Rojas at Purépecha Room by Revolver Taco Lounge; and David Uygur at Lucia. Outstanding Pastry Chef: Ricardo “Ricchi” Sanchez at Bullion. Best New Restaurant: chef Misti Norris’ Old East Dallas restaurant Petra and the Beast. Outstanding Service: The French Room