The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists, including Arizona luminaries spanning Flagstaff to Tucson. The semifinalists were announced in advance of the returning James Beard Awards presented by Capital One, with the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony taking place on June 13 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Congrats to all of the Arizona-based semifinalists!
Outstanding Restaurateur:
Chris Bianco, Tratto, Pane Bianco and Pizzeria Bianco, Phoenix
Outstanding Chef:
Christopher Gross, Christopher’s, Phoenix
Stephen Jones, The Larder + The Delta, Phoenix
Outstanding Restaurant:
ShinBay, Scottsdale (pictured)
Emerging Chef:
Rochelle Daniel, Atria, Flagstaff
Donald Hawk, Valentine, Phoenix
Best New Restaurant:
Bacanora, Phoenix
Outstanding Pastry Chef:
Mark Chacón, Chacónne Patisserie, Phoenix
Outstanding Baker:
Don Guerra, Barrio Bread, Tucson
Outstanding Hospitality Presented by American Airlines:
Binkley’s, Phoenix
Outstanding Wine Program:
Kai, Phoenix
Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK):
Lori Hashimoto, Hana Japanese Eatery, Phoenix
John Martinez, Tito & Pep, Tucson
Maria Mazon, BOCA Tacos y Tequila, Tucson
Giovanni Scorzo, Andreoli Italian Grocer, Scottsdale
The full list of 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists can be found on the James Beard Foundation website.