James Beard Recognition

24 spots with national recognition, from Chubby Fish's 50 Best nod down through a deep run of semifinalists. Two James Beard Winners anchor the list — FIG in 2018 and Bertha's Kitchen in 2017 — alongside finalists like Vern's and Wild Common, both Michelin One Stars too. Recognition isn't our rating; plenty of these land at Worth Trying or On the Radar on our scale. Check the page for the real number.