Charlotte’s food scene is only getting hotter — and the James Beard nods have confirmed it
But the James Beard Awards have woken up to the immense talent that our chefs and beverage professionals have to offer.
She was mixing through Charlotte before cocktails were cool. Now she’s up for James Beard
If you don’t genuinely enjoy talking to people, you have no business in the bar industry, really.” This is Colleen Hughes of ...
These restaurants just became semifinalists for this prestigious award
Six Utah restaurants and one Utah bakery were nominated as semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards ...
New cocktail bar to replace Blue Box at the Pearl, led by James Beard award semifinalist
Opened by Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, a repeat James Beard Award semifinalist and chef/owner of Best Quality Daughter. Dobbertin ...
His culinary journey began in NOLA. Now he’s bringing a new life to many in Charlotte.
I believe in using food to tell a story. ... Very few food dishes come from a cultural perspective that don’t have a story ...
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Video: Charlotte's James Beard semifinalists 2025
Three restaurant professionals in Charlotte have been nominated as semifinalists for a James Beard Award: Community Matters Cafe executive chef Chayil Johnson; Tonidandel-Brown beverage director ...
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From struggle to sobriety, this Charlotte chef has poured himself into giving back
In a world that’s upside down sometimes, we’ve still got food — we can all agree on that, and I’m one of the lucky ones.” ...
7 amazing things to do this weekend, Jan. 31-Feb. 2
Got your weekend plans? We have some cool ideas, from a sudsy art exhibit to amazing music to James Beard Award contestants.
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2025 Atlanta 500: Restaurants & Hospitality
These are Atlanta's 500 most powerful leaders. We spent months consulting experts and sorting through nominations to get a list of the city's most influential people—from artists to chefs to ...