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Tampa Bay restaurants receive zero James Beard nominations

We didn’t receive any love from the Michelin Guide last year, either.

by Kyla Fields January 27, 2023May 12, 2025

We didn’t receive any love from the Michelin Guide last year, either.

Not a single Tampa Bay restaurant got a James Beard nod this year

However, other Florida chefs and restaurants are nominated in five categories.

by Sofía García Vargas February 25, 2022January 21, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

America’s first celebrity chef James Beard comes back to life at St. Pete’s freeFall Theatre

‘I Love to Eat’ is directed by Lee Ann Matthews and stars Matthew McGee.

by Sofía García Vargas January 13, 2022September 18, 2024

James Beard doc debuting in May kicks off four-flick “Chefs Flight”

Alongside Beard, the American Masters series spotlights Julia Child, Alice Waters and Jacques Pépin.

by Meaghan Habuda April 18, 2017August 17, 2023

Two Florida chefs set to participate in James Beard Boot Camp

And one — The Refinery and Fodder & Shine’s Greg Baker — is from Tampa Bay.

by Meaghan Habuda February 21, 2017June 8, 2024

Join James Beard-nominated chef Mark Estee for an eat and greet

Vuelo Mexican Grill’s consulting chef will be on-site for an upcoming four-course tequila pairing.

by Meaghan Habuda January 12, 2017January 6, 2024

Sunday supper: Beard Foundation knights Tampa Bay as a food destination

Sunday was a landmark for the Bay area’s culinary scene.

by Jon Palmer Claridge November 14, 2016July 11, 2025

Bern’s Steak House takes home 2016 James Beard Award

The Outstanding Wine Program win went to the Tampa icon.

by Meaghan Habuda May 2, 2016July 25, 2025

After the Beard House: Checking in with Edison chef-owner Jeannie Pierola

The Tampa native dishes on her cooking experience at the fabled James Beard House.

by Meaghan Habuda November 5, 2015June 16, 2025

The big three (and a half)

A trio of 3.5-star restaurants serving great eats in the Heights.

by Jon Palmer Claridge April 4, 2013August 3, 2023

Zack Gross (Z Grille), Derek Barnes (Derek’s), Bern’s don’t make Beard Awards finals

by Brian Ries March 23, 2009July 30, 2025