The 2017 James Beard Award Winners

The James Beard Foundation has announced its Restaurant and Chef Award winners and the list is delicious. We couldn’t be more proud of all the hardworking teams (in front and back of the house) that make restaurants happen.

Related: James Beard: America’s First Foodie on PBS

We’re especially proud to see some diverse names and spots on the list, including Best Restaurant winner Rick Bayless’ upscale Mexican restaurant Topolobampo; Best Chef Northwest winner Gabrielle Quinonez Denton; and Best Chef southwest Hugo Ortega.

Check out the list below. And make sure to give some love to the media award winners too! [pagebreak]

Best New Restaurant: Le Coucou, NYC

Outstanding Baker: Mark Furstenberg, Bread Furst, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Bar Program: Arnaud’s French 75 Bar, New Orleans

Outstanding Chef: Michael Solomonov, Zahav, Philadelphia

Outstanding Pastry Chef: Ghaya Oliveira, Daniel, NYC

Outstanding Restaurant: Topolobampo, Chicago

Outstanding Restaurateur: Stephen Starr, Starr Restaurants, Philadelphia (Le Coucou, Serpico, Upland, and others)

Outstanding Service: Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Pocantico Hills, NY

Outstanding Wine Program: Canlis, Seattle

Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional: Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, DE

Rising Star Chef of the Year: Zachary Engel, Shaya, New Orleans

Outstanding Restaurant Design, 75 Seats and Under: Avroko for Single Thread, Healdsburg, CA

Outstanding Restaurant Design, More Than 75 Seats: Meyer Davis for St. Cecilia, Atlanta

For a full list of winners, click here.