They're the latest category in our editorial series, where we spotlight nominees in categories such as best bars, best neighborhood restaurants, best rising star chefs, best pastry chefs, best bartenders, and best ghost kitchens, determined by a panel of judges consisting of former CultureMap Tastemaker Award winners and local F&B experts.
They all managed to keep serving excellent food at restaurants, with hospitality to match. Whether running their own restaurant or else overseeing a major kitchen, these 10 chefs prevailed during the most harrowing of times: navigating the challenges of operating during a pandemic.
We're on our final week leading up to CultureMap's Tastemaker Awards, our annual celebration of the best in Dallas food and drink, and it's time to tip our toques to the Best Chefs.