The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards are our annual celebration of Dallas' top restaurant and bar talent, as selected by their peers. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on the people making the local restaurant scene special and honor their innovation, energy, and creativity.Join us May 16 at Fashion Industry Gallery for our signature tasting event and awards ceremony. We’ll celebrate all of the nominees and unveil the winners, and you’ll sample bites and sip specialty drinks along the way.Get to know all of the nominees in a special editorial series leading up to the event, then join us May 16 as we toast the Tastemakers.CultureMap Tastemaker Awards
May 16, 2024
GA 7 pm | VIP 6 pm
Fashion Industry Gallery



NOMINEES

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Beatrice
Beverley's Bistro & Bar
Georgie
Kalachandji's
Monarch
Mr. Max
Petra & the Beast
Terra / Eataly
Town Hearth
Uchiba
CHEF OF THE YEAR
Andrea Shackelford, Harvest at the Masonic
Arnulfo Trey Sánchez, Vaqueros TX BBQ
Braden and Yasmin Wages, Malai Kitchen
Chad Dolezal & Jason Smith, Cenzo’s Pizza & Deli
Franchesca Nor, Dive
James Rowland, Carver Park
John Tesar, Knife
Jonah Friedmann, Margaret's
Noah Hester, Hamm’s Butcher
RJ Yoakum, Georgie
RISING STAR CHEF OF THE YEAR
Austin Brown,North Italia
Balpreet Singh Chadha, Sanjh
Earnest Morgan, Earnest’s BBQ
John Pineda, Crown Block
Johney Han, Good Graces
Lan Nickens, Chamberlain's Steakhouse
Robert Cortez, The Finch
Tony France, Ritz Carlton Las Colinas
Travis Wyatt, Mirador
Will Salisbury, Carbone
PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR
Amanda Walker, It's a Cakewalk
Annie Greenslade, Sweet Life
Clyde Greenhouse, Kessler Baking Studio
Gillian Kirk, Sweet Gilly's
Jill Bates, Sugar & Sage Bakery
Lizbeth Ramirez, Crown Block
Macarena Gomez, LA 57
Maria Becerra, Lubellas Patisserie
Sophie Candia, Ritz Carlton Las Colinas
Tida Pichakron, Haute Sweets Patisserie
NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Anaya's Seafood
El Vecino
Jonathon's
Meddlesome Moth
Oishii
Rise Souffle
Terilli's
The Henry
Vidorra Addison
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
BAR OF THE YEAR
Columbian Country Club
Double D's
Grapevine Bar
LadyLove Lounge and Sound
Revelers Hall
Ruins
Tina's Continental
Tiny Victories
Whiskeys Dallas
Wriggly Tin
BARTENDER OF THE YEAR
Christyn Stallworth, Whiskeys
Davin Massengale, Candleroom
Fernanda Rossano, Kaiyo
Jared Beall, Parliament
Kate Rivera, Atlas
Libby Flood, Ruins
Millie Saenz, Atlas
Norell Benson, Twilight
Zak Houara, Ranch in Las Colinas
WINE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
Harwood / Fig & Favor
Leela's Wine Bar
Locals / Farmers Branch
Mansion on Turtle Creek
Neighborhood Cellar
Nick & Sam's
Postino Addison
Sister
Sixty Vines
Via Triozzi
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Black Agave
Green Point Seafood & Oyster Bar
Joey
Komodo Dallas
Lyla
Maison Chinoise
Mayor's House By Selda
McRae's American Bistro
Nando's Peri Peri
Pearl Sushi
Sanjh
Stillwell's
The Saint
UnaVida
Via Triozzi
Wagamama
BEST PATIO
400 Gradi
Dolce Riviera
El Carlos Elegante
Fearing's / Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
Libertine
Playwright Pub
Sidecar Social
Sundown at Granada
Taco Y Vino
Wriggly Tin



PARTICIPANTS

Anaya's Seafood
2024 Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year Nominee

Black Agave
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee

Carbone
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee, 2024 Rising Star Chef of the Year Nominee

Carver Park
2024 Chef of the Year Nominee

Crown Block
2024 Pastry Chef of the Year Nominee, 2024 Rising Star Chef of the Year Nominee

Haute Sweets Pâtisserie
2024 Pastry Chef of the Year Nominee

Jonathon's
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee

Komodo Dallas
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee

Lyla
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee

Maison Chinoise
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee

McRaes
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee

Meddlesome Moth
2024 Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year Nominee

Mirador
2024 Rising Star Chef of the Year Nominee

Sanjh
2024 Best New Restaurant Nominee,
2024 Rising Star Chef of the Year Nominee

The Finch
2024 Rising Star Chef of the Year Nominee

Terra / Eataly
2024 Restaurant of the Year Nominee

The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas
2024 Pastry Chef of the Year Nominee, 2024 Rising Star Chef of the Year Nominee

The Sweet Life
2024 Pastry Chef of the Year Nominee

Uchiba Dallas
2024 Restaurant of the Year Nominee



Teresa Gubbins
Senior Editor, CultureMap Dallas + Fort Worth

Donna Lee
Co-owner, Shoyo
2023 Restaurant of the Year Winner

Junior Borges
Chef | Owner, Borges Hospitality, Meridian
2023 Chef of the Year Winner

Maricsa Trejo
Founder, La Casita Bakeshop
2023 Rising Star Chef of the Year Winner

Michell Torres
Chef | Owner, El Rincon del Maiz
2023 Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year Winner

Julie A. Doyle
Lounge Here
2023 Bar of the Year Winner

Misty Sanford
Co-Founder, Manhattan Project Beer Company, Manhattan Brewing
2023 Brewery of the Year Winner

Toby Archibald
Chef | Owner, Quarter Acre Restaurant
2023 Best New Restaurant Winner

Amir Gazani
Founder | CEO, Wulf Burger
2023 Best Burger Winner

Mike Matis
Fearing's
2023 Rising Star Chef of the Year Winner

Jon Walker
Wine Director, Pappas Bros
2023 Wine Program of the Year Winner

Rosey Sullivan
Bartender | Creator of The Shake Up, Monarch

Seerel Meadows
Dallas Discovered

Robert Sullivan
Director of Franchise Development, Tapville

JUDGES

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PARTNERS

8th Wonder Cannabis

8th Wonder Cannabis
8th Wonder has been making life wonderful since 2013, when it opened its doors as one of Houston’s first craft breweries. In 2021, 8th Wonder launched Texas’ first THC seltzer: Wonder Water. 8th Wonder currently makes Wonder Water THC Seltzer (Sparkling Lime; 8mg THC) and Lil Bit Low-Dose THC Seltzer (Cherry Limeade and Peach Mango; 2mg). Embrace the Wonder.

Deep Ellum Brewing Company

Deep Ellum Brewing Company
In 2011, Deep Ellum Brewing Company opened a brewery in Dallas for one reason: to make damn good beer. More than a decade later, they are still pushing boundaries with a unique lineup of smooth and assertive beers, including Dallas Blonde and Deep Ellum IPA. Deep Ellum Brewing’s commitment to quality, community, and creativity drives them to make craft beer better and bolder for adventurous drinkers across Texas and beyond.

Rías Baixas Albariño

Rías Baixas Albariño
Rías Baixas is renowned for the Albariño grape, an indigenous variety that produces some of the world’s foremost white wines. Located in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain, the Denomination of Origin (DO) was formally established in 1988. Albariño has always been the flagship of this coastal region. In Rías Baixas’ unique climate, Albariño shares the same mineral-rich soils and cool climate as the world’s leading white wine regions, including Loire Valley, New Zealand, and the Rhine. Elegant and food-friendly, styles of Rías Baixas Albariño range from crisp, aromatic young wines to lively sparkling wines and round, complex, age-worthy wines. Click here for more information about Albariño wines from Rías Baixas and check out @Riasbaxiaswines on Instagram.

Ritual

Ritual Zero Proof
Made for cocktails, Ritual Zero Proof is America’s first and highest-rated non-alcoholic spirit brand. Crafted of natural botanicals, its tequila, whiskey, gin, rum, and aperitif alternatives have the nose, taste, and bite of liquor — without the alcohol or calories.
Founded by best friends, born on a cutting board, and perfected across hundreds of iterations with the help of master distillers and award-winning mixologists, Ritual exists because there’s nothing like a good cocktail, with or without alcohol.

Still Austin Whiskey Co.

Still Austin Whiskey Co.
Still Austin Whiskey Co.is a grain-to-glass distillery started in 2015 and located in the heart of Austin. It places a strong emphasis on sustainability with a focus on cutting carbon emissions through local sourcing, increasing the biodiversity of the region through heritage grains, returning spent grains to local ranchers to feed their animals, and operating a distillery that is designed for energy efficiency and water conservation. It only uses 100% Texas-grown corn, rye, and malted barley in its whiskey products sourced from local Texas farmers. Flagship products include “The Musician” Straight Bourbon and Cask Strength Bourbon, “The Naturalist” American Gin, and “The Artist” Straight Rye. You can find more information about Still Austin Whiskey Co. by visiting its website at Still Austin Whiskey Co. - Grain to Glass Distillery in Austin, Texas or by following them on social media.

Tito's Handmade Vodka

Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Founded by sixth-generation Texan Tito Beveridge, Tito’s Handmade Vodka is known for its high-quality product, charitable contributions, and goal to make people happy while making the world a better place. From the start, Tito got a kick out of infusing vodka for friends and quickly became known as “the vodka guy.” Inspired to do what he loved, he pursued a career in the spirits industry, risking it all until he sold his first case in 1997.

Tock

Tock
Tock empowers restaurants, bars, and wineries with the tools needed to build successful businesses and deliver exceptional experiences. With a robust reservation and table management platform, thousands of businesses all around the world use Tock to drive revenue, increase covers, and keep guests coming back. To learn more, visit Restaurant Reservation Management Software | Tock.

Topo Chico

Topo Chico Mineral Water
Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water has been bottled at its source in Monterrey, Mexico, since 1895. Refreshing and versatile, it satisfies your thirst or serves as a perfect mixer.

Whataburger

Whataburger
Whataburger serves up goodness 24/7. Its original recipes are made to order, just like you like it, and they pride themselves on extraordinary hospitality and meaningful connections in their communities. That’s what’s led fans to Whataburger since Harmon Dobson served his first customer in 1950. Headquartered in San Antonio, they’ve stayed close to their roots while building sales of more than $3 billion annually across a 15-state footprint and over 1,000 restaurants. Even with its exceptional menu, they know that people make the difference at Whataburger. That’s why they’re among QSR Magazine's Best Brands to Work For in 2023 and consistently win culture excellence awards, including Top Workplaces 2023. Hungry for a great meal? Download the app on ios or android to order ahead. Shop Whataburger-branded merchandise and selected sauces, including their famous Fancy and Spicy Ketchup, at WhataStore.com and find Whataburger original-recipe products in grocery stores.

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BENEFICIARY

Harvest Project Food RescueThe Harvest Project Food Rescue is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit that was started to fight food insecurity and food waste in the city of Dallas. It is supported and run by volunteers, and with the help of community partners, the organization is able to distribute free fresh produce baskets to hundreds of families a week.In 2014, the Harvest Project Food Rescue was born from the need to meet food insecurity in many low-income parts of Dallas. In partnership with South Coast Produce Inc., founders Danae Gutierrez and Luis Carrillo started redirecting imperfect produce that would not be bought by grocery stores to undeserved and food insecure communities.The focus of the food distribution program is to make produce accessible to all families with no requirements or charge.The Harvest Project helps communities decolonize their diet to live a healthier life and promote a sustainable food system. The organization is dedicated to spearheading city policy and state laws to achieve food justice for all communities.