Cara Chigazola Tobin Credit: Courtesy of Honey Road

In 2019, the chef and co-owner earned her second James Beard Award nomination for best chef. The recognition feels good, she told Seven Days, but “when I walk through the restaurant and I see happy people, that’s the most important thing.”

Other Finalists

  • Chelsea Morgan (Sorriso Bistro)
  • Jonathan Nelson (Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge)
  • Phoebe Bright (Blue Paddle Bistro)
  • Shawn Careau (Bella Luna)

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