James Beard Awards Semifinalists -

11.4 yrs
~ 8 mos ago

www.khou.com/article /money/business/hous ton-business-journal /houston-james-

Houston's Ope Amosu made it again this year with his ChopnBlok concept. If you get a chance, make a trip to visit this gem. The West African restaurant delivers a great culinary and cultural experience. Just in time for Black History Month!

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2.5 yrs
~ 8 mos ago

Chopnblok is absolutely delicious. The recognition is well-deserved.

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11.6 yrs
~ 8 mos ago

For those interested in knowing other James Beard semifinalists, the full list of Houston's national nominees are:

- Outstanding Restaurateur: Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught, H-Town Restaurant Group
- Outstanding Chef: Manabu Horiuchi, Katami
- Emerging Chef: Max Lappé and Jacques Varon, Baso
- Emerging Chef: Adrian Torres, Maximo
- Best New Restaurant: Agnes and Sherman
- Best New Bar: Lee's
- Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service: June Rodil, March
- Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service: Kristine Nguyen, Bludorn

Houston's Best Chef: Texas nominees:

- Ope Amosu, ChòpnBlọk
- Kent Domas and Seth Siegel-Gardner, Milton's
- Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu, JŪN
- Shawn Gawle, Camaraderie

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