We said it yesterday, and we’ll say it again — Chattanooga got snubbed in the James Beard Award Semifinalists list .
So, we took matters into our own hands: here’s our very own list, showing all of the local spots and chefs ol’ James left out.
*There are a ton of amazing restaurants and chefs in the Chattanooga area. These are certainly not all of them. We’re just having some fun and highlighting a few great ones.
Outstanding Restaurateur
- Erik and Amanda Niel; Easy Bistro , Main Street Meats (and soon-to-be Little Coyote )
Outstanding Chef
- Kenyatta Ashford; Neutral Ground
Outstanding Restaurant
- Alleia ; Chef Daniel Lindley
Emerging Chef
- Brian Scott; Anomaly at Oddstory Brewing Co.
Best New Restaurant
- Six18 Restaurant and Lounge ; Chef Andi Allgood
Head to Six18 for “southern soul food with a modern twist.”
Photo by NOOGAtoday
Outstanding Bakery
Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker
- Kendra, Delaina, and Amy; Poppytons Patisserie
Outstanding Hospitality
- Wooden City Chattanooga; Jon Green
Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- Flora de Mel ; mead
Outstanding Bar
Flying Squirrel has more than just fire drinks — these are the ginger and scallion noodles.
Photo by NOOGAtoday
Best Chefs
- Too many to count. 😅 Let us know your picks.