New Orleans Shines: Finalists for the 2020 James Beard Awards
The start of May would’ve seen the 30th anniversary of the James Beard Awards, but instead, we’re celebrating the release of the nominees this week virtually as the foundation pivots to helping restaurants in need. Over the years, New Orleans restaurants and chefs have dominated these awards, which celebrate excellence in the food and dining, beverage, and hospitality industry both nationally and worldwide. Let’s raise a glass to our local bakery, our favorite chefs, and the restaurants we can’t wait to dine in again. Here’s a look at the New Orleans restaurants, chefs, bakers, restaurateurs, and journalists nominated for the 2020 James Beard Awards.
Restaurant & Chef Category
Best New Restaurant
Gianna
Outstanding Baker
Graison Gill
Bellegarde Bakery
Outstanding Chef
Donald Link
Herbsaint
Outstanding Hospitality
Brigtsen's
Outstanding Restauranteur
JoAnn Clevenger
Upperline Restaurant
Outstanding Wine Program
Bacchanal
Best Chef: South
Michael Gulotta
Maypop
Mason Hereford
Turkey and the Wolf
Isaac Toups
Toups' Meatery
Media Category
Audio Reporting
Gravy – Mahalia Jackson’s Glori-Fried Chicken
Reporter: Betsy Shepherd
Airs on: southernfoodways.org and iTunes
The 2020 James Beard Award winners in the Media category were announced on Wednesday, May 27. Winners in the restaurant & chef category will not be announced this year.
