Texas Chefs Shine at James Beard Awards

0:00It's March 31st. Welcome in. This is El Paso News today, where local news meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. Texas chefs are lighting up the James Beard Awards finalist list this year, with a strong showing from the lone star state in one of the food worlds. Top honors that kicked off back in 1990. In the best chef Texas category alone, seven talented folks from five spots made the cut, including Ope Amosu at Chopin Blok in Houston and the duo of Evelyn Garcia and Henry Liu from Joya N, also in Houston. Adding to the hype, Houston's H Town restaurant group led by Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught behind gems like Zochi and Hugo's snagged a nod for. Outstanding restaurateur. San Antonio's Mixley is up for Outstanding Restaurant, while Houston's Agnes and Sherman eyes best new restaurant. These nods spotlight Texas talent across the board from pastry pros like Tavo Bristol, Joseph Ednicoce's in San Antonio,

1:01and Maggie Huff at Lucia and Dallas. To June Rodeal for beverage service at March in Houston and emerging star Adrian Torres at Maximo in West University Place. It's a flex for the state's diverse food scene, drawing national eyes to spots from Lubbock to Sacoro. The buzz is building as these awards celebrate innovation and skill that put Texas on the culinary map. Winners get revealed at the big ceremony on June 15th, so keep an ear out for who takes home the glory.