Chef-studded Wins

Thomas Bille Wins James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas

Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast, a fine-dining Mexican restaurant in Spring, helped Houston make its comeback with his win.

06/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Oscars of Food

Announcing Houston's James Beard Award Finalists for 2025

Houston finally does well in the nominee round, with four local restaurants and chefs advancing in this year's awards.

04/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bayougraphy

Suu Khin Brings the World of Burmese Food to Houston

The chef shares her journey growing Burmalicious from a blog and Instagram account to a successful pop-up, earning a James Beard semifinalist spot along the way.

02/19/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Oscars of Food

Check Out Houston's James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2025

A total of 13 restaurants in the Houston area made the list in regional and national categories.

01/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

How Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter Brings Her Culture to Houston

What started from homesickness has since grown into the best Thai restaurant in the city, earning Street to Kitchen James Beard and Michelin recognition.

11/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Oscars of Food

Houston's Tatemó Is Officially a James Beard Award Finalist

Chef Emmanuel Chavez is the only local nominee in this year's awards.

04/03/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Fiery Sensation

Street to Kitchen Is Ready for Its Biggest Year Yet

Chef Benchawan “G” Jabthong Painter’s award-winning Thai restaurant is leveling up in its new digs.

03/28/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Oscars of Food

Check Out Houston's James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2024

A total of 11 restaurants in the city have made the list in regional and national categories.

01/24/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Trading Spaces

Why Thai Landmark Street to Kitchen Is Moving

After an onslaught of reservations following chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter’s big win at the James Beard Awards, the tiny East End restaurant is trading up to a bigger space.

07/24/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Awards and Accolades

A Houston Chef and 2 Restaurants Are Finalists in the 2023 James Beard Awards

This year's nominees are chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter of Street to Kitchen, Tatemó, and Nancy's Hustle.

03/29/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

THE OSCARS OF FOOD

Houston Gets Lots of Love on the 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists List

Nominees include chefs Greg Gatlin, Benchawan Jabthong Painter, and Victoria Elizondo.

01/25/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

FOOD CITY

What’s New in Food This Week

Julep lands a national James Beard Award; popular wine bar Postino launches its own cult; a famous South African restaurant expands into Houston; plus more local foodie news.

06/15/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Food Awards

The James Beard Foundation Opens Call for 2022 Entries

The honorary awards are accepting submissions after a two-year hiatus.

10/18/2021 By Craig Hayes Edited by Shelby Stewart

A 2020 Production

There Will Be No Winners at This Year's James Beard Awards

Instead, previous honorees will be celebrated. Also, there will be no 2021 Beard awards either.

08/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Golden Hour

Iconic Montrose Cocktail Bar, Local Cookbook, and 2 Bayou City Chefs Are James Beard Award Finalists

The result was just a little better than last year's, we have to say.

05/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Award Season

Theodore Rex Chefs, The Blind Goat Among Houston's 14 James Beard Semifinalists

The road to redemption begins as Bayou City sets out to win some gold in the Oscars of Food.

02/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Best of 2019

The Year in Houston Food

From food halls to the dawn of a pizza renaissance, here's what defined eating and drinking this year.

12/19/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Best Restaurants 2019

Houston's Food Scene Has Never Been Better

Okay, we were denied James Beard Awards in 2019. But as the incredible new restaurants we've featured this year attest, we’re writing our own history, and lucky Houston diners are the better for it.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Lone Star Category

James Beard Awards Gives Texas Its Own Region

No more will Houston chefs have to vie with Colorado and the like.

09/17/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

0 For 11

Home Field Disadvantage: Houston Denied James Beard Awards

As all eyes focused on Space City for the nomination ceremony, there was a feeling of shock and disappointment.

03/27/2019 By Timothy Malcolm