Atlanta, Georgia has some of the best chefs in the United States and the world. The latest list of James Beard finalists make that point very well. It includes several chefs and eateries from Atlanta.
Here Is The 2022 James Beard Award Finalists From Atlanta
Here are the Atlanta restaurants and chefs that made the list:
- Kevin Gillespie, Red Beard Restaurants (Gunshow, Ole Reliable, and Revival), Atlanta (Outstanding Restaurateur)
- Todd Richards and Joshua Lee, The Soulful Company (Lake & Oak), Atlanta (Outstanding Restaurateur)
- Mia Orino and Carlo Gan, Kamayan ATL, Atlanta (Emerging Chef)
- Claudia Martinez, Miller Union, Atlanta (Outstanding Pastry Chef)
- Jen Yee, Hopkins and Company, Atlanta (Outstanding Pastry Chef)
- Ticonderoga Club, Atlanta (Outstanding Hospitality)
- Lyla Lila, Atlanta (Outstanding Wine Program)
- Craig Richards, Lyla Lila, Atlanta (Best Chef: Southeast)
- Joey Ward, Southern Belle and Georgia Boy, Atlanta (Best Chef: Southeast)
Final Word
Being named a finalist for a James Beard Award is a great honor. Winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday, June 13, 2022, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
