Two San Antonio spots named James Beard finalists

Madalyn Mendoza

Grand, columned hall filled with guests in formal attire for the James Beard Awards. — The winners are announced at an annual gala in Chicago. Photo: Jeff Schear/Getty Images for James Beard Foundation

Mixtli and chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Nicosi were named James Beard Award finalists on Tuesday.

Why it matters: The James Beard Awards carry global prestige but have long eluded San Antonio's culinary scene.

The latest: Mixtli is a finalist in the outstanding restaurant category. Bristol-Joseph is a finalist for outstanding pastry chef or baker.

Between the lines: While San Antonio has yet to win a James Beard award, both Mixtli and Nicosi have earned Michelin stars.

Southtown mainstay Mixtli offers a multi-course, prix-fixe experience that changes regularly, with each menu exploring a different region of Mexico. It has been a James Beard nominee four times before.
Nicosi, a dessert bar at Pullman Market, offers a multi-course menu through an intimate chef's counter format.

What they're saying: "This project has been his brainchild and baby for a long time, coming straight from the heart," a post on Nicosi's Instagram reads. "Any accolade has been icing on the cake."

What's next: Winners will be announced at a gala in Chicago on June 14.

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