James Beard Recognition

Mixtli and Nicosi lead the class, each holding a Michelin One Star and a James Beard Finalist 2026 nod. Behind them, Burnt Bean Company and Cullum's Attaboy carry Bib Gourmands alongside older Beard finalist runs, and the semifinalist bench stretches back to 2022. Recognition isn't our rating — some of these land at Damn Good or lower on our scale. Both lists are here to check against each other.