Belly of the Beast chef Thomas Bille took home the title of Best Chef in Texas at this year’s James Beard Awards on Monday, beating out top talent from across the state.
Why it matters: The award spotlights the Houston region’s culinary clout in Texas in what’s long been considered the Oscars of the culinary world.
- Bille beat out four finalists in the regional category and was the first Houston-area win at the award ceremony in Chicago on Monday. Houston had 13 semifinalists and four finalists this year.
Zoom in: Belly of the Beast in Spring blends traditional Mexican flavors with Texan and global influences like Texas Wagyu with kimchi, tuna…..