
The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards return to celebrate Dallas' top restaurant and bar talent for 2025. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on the people and places that make Dallas a world-class dining destination.Join us May 1 at Astoria for our signature tasting event and awards ceremony. We’ll celebrate all of the nominees and unveil the winners, and you’ll enjoy an evening full of chef-prepared bites and specialty drinks.Get to know all of the nominees in our editorial series, and then join us May 1 as we toast the Tastemakers.CultureMap Tastemaker Awards
May 1, 2025
GA 7 pm | VIP 6 pm
Astoria Event Venue
NOMINEES
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Cafe Momentum
El Carlos Elegante
Mirador
Mister Charles
Rye
Starship Bagel
Stillwell's
Tatsu
Written By the Seasons
Zavala's BarbecueCHEF OF THE YEAR
Jeff Bekevac, Goodwin's
Michelle Carpenter, Restaurant Beatrice
Gabriel DeLeon, Mi Dia From Scratch
Mansour Gorji, Gorji
Jeffery Hobbs, Slow Bone
Victor Hugo, Bucket & Rope
Habip Kargin, Selda
Dennis Kelly & Melody Bishop, Written by the Seasons
Minji Kim, JOA Grill
Masayuki Otaka, MaboRISING STAR CHEF OF THE YEAR
Parker Cantera, Resident Taqueria
Ricardo Viesca Gutierrez, Sheraton Dallas
Mario Hernandez, Nuri
Cristina Lara, El Carlos Elegante
Rhonda McCullar, Uchiba
Roman Murphy, Perch Bistro
Jonathan Myrick, Cane Rosso
Anais Paniagua and Iris Rojas, Doña Maria
Fernando Ramirez, Thirsty Lion
Jake Yoon, NaminohanaPASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR
Meriel Bautista, Cafe Momentum
Matt Bresnan, Bresnan Bread and Pastry
Chelsea Gannon, Ruby Baking Co.
Macarena Gomez, LA 57
Bryan Motta, Breadhaus
Dyan Ng, Le Passage
Leen Kim Nunn, Omni Frisco
Sara Saginaw, Swirled Peace
Ryan Stipp, PGA Frisco
Golda Sumpon, Ollio PatisserieNEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Cafe Madrid
Cedar & Vine
Dee's Table Burgers & More
Loro
Mayor's House By Selda
Miss Pasta
The Porch
San Martin Bakery
Wabi House
WagamamaBAR OF THE YEAR
Bar Sardine
Catbird
Clifton Club
Colombian Country Club
Ginger's
Milo Butterfingers
Patrick Kennedy's Irish Pub
Scarlet Lounge
Saint Valentine
Valle LoungeBEST NEW RESTAURANT
Be Home Soon
Bucket & Rope
Catch
Claremont Bar & Grill
Elephant Indian Bar & Grill
Even Coast
Feng Shui
Goldie's
Goodwin's
Jack & Harry's
Kati Roll
La Rue Doughnuts
Mabo
Nikki Greek Bistro
Nuri
Seager & SonsBEST EATERTAINMENT
Chicken N Pickle
Eataly
Happiest Hour
Kanpai Coffee & Beer Garden
Katy Trail Icehouse
Komodo
Punch Bowl Social
Scout
Suburban Yacht Club
TruckyardBEST COFFEE SHOP
Arwa Coffee
Common Good
Civil Pour
Hola Coffee
Kanpai Coffee & Beer Garden
Killer Joe
Merit Coffee
Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters
Well Grounded Coffee
White Rhino
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JUDGES

Teresa Gubbins
Editor | CultureMap Dallas, CultureMap Fort Worth

Noah Hester
Chef and Co-Owner | Hamm's Meat Market
2024 Chef of the Year Winner

Will Salisbury
2024 Rising Star Chef of the Year Winner

Tida Pichakron
Owner and Pastry Chef | Haute Sweets Patisserie, LLC.
2024 Pastry Chef of the Year Winner

Sean Smith
Owner | Whiskeys Dallas, Koffeteria
2024 Bar of the Year Winner

Chas Martin
Managing Partner | Duro Hospitality, Sister
2024 Wine Program Winner

Mike McRae
Owner | McRae's American Bistro
2024 Best New Restaurant Winner

Jimmy Contreras
Owner | Taco Y Vino, LadyLove Lounge and Sounds
2024 Best Patio Winner

Courtney Stensland
Owner | Stens In the City

Seerel Meadows
Dallas Discovered

Lily KT Smith
Co-Founder and Co-CEO | 101Media