GEORGIA — Two Georgia chefs are 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees announced Wednesday by the James Beard Foundation.
Co-owners Rod Lassiter and Parnass Savang of Talat Market in Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood have been nominated for Best Chef-Southeast.
Lassiter and Savang utilize Georgia-grown ingredients in Thai cuisine, according to its website.
Aside from its James Beard nomination, Talat Market was named the 2021 Atlanta Best New Restaurant.
The James Beard Awards, first presented in 1991, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries and are often regarded as the “Oscars of culinary arts.” They recognize a range of experiences, from fine-dining restaurants to casual gems, in 22 categories.
Winners will be announced June 10 in a ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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