Atlanta, Georgia makes the cut once again among the most prestigious culinary and food prep experts in America for semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards.
Whittled from an exhaustive list, the local semifinalists have a chance to take home the top prize and cement Atlanta’s place on the map as a bona fide cultural mecca with top-notch restaurants with diverse cuisine.
When Will The James Beard Awards Be Announced?
The winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. After that, the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony will be held on Monday, June 10 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
“We are thrilled for the return of the James Beard Awards—recognizing the outstandingly talented leaders making their mark on American food,” said Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation.
“As we’ve heard time and again from honorees, receiving this recognition has the potential to be truly
transformative—and so, the Awards remain a vital platform for supporting and elevating the independent
restaurant industry as a whole. Congratulations to our 2024 semifinalists and best of luck this Awards
cycle!”
And The Atlanta James Beard Award Finalists Are…
Outstanding Chef presented by Hilton
A chef who sets high culinary standards and has served as a
positive example for other food professionals while contributing positively to their broader community.
- Atsushi Hayakawa, Hayakawa, Atlanta, GA
Outstanding Hospitality
A restaurant, bar, or other food and drinking establishment that fosters a sense of hospitality to its broader community.
- Cooks & Soldiers, Atlanta, GA
Best Chef: Southeast
- Pete Amadhanirundr, Puma Yu’s, Athens, GA
- Arnaldo Castillo, Tio Lucho’s, Atlanta, GA
- Erika Council, Bomb Biscuits, Atlanta, GA
- Rod Lassiter and Parnass Savang, Talat Market, Atlanta, GA
- Duane Nutter, Southern National, Atlanta, GA
Here Is The Complete 2024 List Of James Beard Award Finalists
From the Best Chefs to the top bar programs, the James Beard Awards exemplify the utmost of America’s food culture, which Atlanta plays a big part in.
See the 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists.
Final Word
If you want to check out some other romantic restaurants in Atlanta, these are hard to beat. But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Georgia is on your mind, but has it ever been on your plate? I’m talking about locally sourced ingredients that taste as authentic as the Georgia clay.
Our Best New Restaurants of Atlanta E-Book covers all the hot spots that have opened over the past year that you should check out.
Want to eat out on the town? Indulge in your personal food preferences by going on a personal food tour without having to compromise with others, whether it’s choosing your favorite cuisine or treating yourself to a special meal.
Dining out in the city can also provide a chance to people-watch and get a nice vibe of the city in all its wonder.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?