Oscars of Food

Here Are Houston’s 2026 James Beard Awards Finalists

Six Houston chefs and restaurants are moving forward as finalists.

03/31/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Drum roll, please

Here Are Houston’s 12 James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2026

The “Oscars of Food” released its semifinalist list, with several Houston chefs and restaurants earning national recognition.

01/21/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bayougraphy

The Story Behind Thomas Bille’s Belly of the Beast in Spring

One of the best chefs in Texas didn’t think cooking was in his future.

01/02/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

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