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The Bay Area’s Nominees For the 2023 James Beard Awards

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This year’s James Beard Foundation Awards class of semifinalists has been unveiled, and as usual, the San Francisco Bay Area has a host of nominees. This year’s class is led by SoMa’s Cal-Moroccan showstopper Mourad, which is up for Outstanding Restaurant in the country, and Mission favorite Trick Dog, which is up for Outstanding Bar.

Finalists will be announced in March, and awards handed out June 5 in Chicago. The local restaurants that made the cut are listed below, with those available to book on Resy highlighted as such; find the full national list here on the Beard Foundation website.

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Mourad

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Outstanding Restaurant

One of the most ambitious, and best, restaurants in California finally gets the national recognition it deserves. Mourad Lahlou’s blockbuster SoMa restaurant, the downtown sister to his beloved Aziza, showcases his signature high-wire Cal-Moroccan cooking, in a stunning, sprawling space. There’s no place like this in the city.

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Trick Dog

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Outstanding Bar

A James Beard Foundation medal would be a fitting tribute for this Mission District cocktail pioneer as it rings in its 10th anniversary this month. If you’re in the area, you’ll want to check out the very fun museum-themed iteration of the rotating menu.

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Jo’s Modern Thai

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Best Chef: California (Intu-on Kornnawong)

Thai noodles with barbecue brisket? Shrimp mousse toast? Pork laab burger? If all these are new to you, then waste no time and head straight to Jo’s Modern Thai. And if you know what we’re talking about, now is the time to revisit, because chef Intu-on Kornnawong’s food is so fire.

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Kin Khao

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Best Chef: California (Pim Techamuanvivit)

Pim Techamuanvivit changed the game when she opened this Thai restaurant off Union Square. Her celebrated Thai eatery is as delicious as it gets, churning house-made curry pastes and condiments daily, for fiery goodness.

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Le Fantastique

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Best Chef: California (Robbie Wilson)

Robbie Wilson and Emily Perry Wilson of Bird Dog in Palo Alto know what they’re doing with this handsome Hayes Valley restaurant, drawing from both French and Japanese cuisine (the menu is long on seafood, much of it raw). A special point of pride is the high-end vintage sound system, and there’s a listening room off the bar.

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Other Bay Area Nominees

  • Yuka Ioroi and Kris Toliao, Cassava: Outstanding Restaurateur
  • David Nayfeld, Che Fico: Outstanding Chef
  • Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino, Cafe Ohlone: Emerging Chef
  • Birch & Rye: Best New Restaurant
  • Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop: Outstanding Bakery
  • Vince Bugtong, Viridian: Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker
  • House of Prime Rib: Outstanding Hospitality
  • Lazy Bear: Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
  • Val Cantu, Californios: Best Chef: California
  • Kyle and Katina Connaughton, SingleThread: Best Chef: California
  • Srijith Gopinathan, Ettan: Best Chef: California
  • James Syhabout, Commis: Best Chef: California
  • Sushi Yoshizumi, Akira Yoshizumi: Best Chef: California

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