Talat Market and Tio Lucho Lead Atlanta’s 2024 James Beard Nominees

Chef Arnaldo Castillo, who won fans for the savory Peruvian fare at his La Chingana pop-up, partnered with Howard Hsu of Sweet Auburn Barbecue for this brick-and-mortar tribute to Peru’s coastal cuisine. Expect stellar ceviches, tiraditos, and more.

Chefs Parnass Savang and Rod Lassiter drew crowds to their Talat Market pop-up at Gato in Candler Park and they’re doing the same at their brick-and-mortar follow-up in Summerhill, serving bright, vividly flavored Thai specialties using Georgia ingredients. One perfect example: their potato and pig ear salad.

Acclaimed Atlanta baker Erika Council relocated her beloved biscuits emporium from the Irwin Street Market to Highland Avenue, and instantly created an Atlanta destination. Come for biscuit sandwiches and brunch plates worth waking up for — and speaking of biscuits, don’t miss the black pepper bacon version.

Former One Flew South chef Duane Nutter and restaurateur Reggie Washington charmed Mobile, Ala., with the original Southern National before transplanting it back home to the sizzling Georgia Avenue restaurant scene in Summerhill. Expect regional ingredients, South-centric cooking, and accents from around the world.

Atsushi “Art” Hayakawa’s little jewel box of a place — freshly relocated from Buford Highway to the Star Metals district and downsized to just eight seat — remains a must for sushi lovers. His 16-course omakase remains one of the most delightful culinary journeys around.