# @bhamnow on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-03-31T16:14:03.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bham Now (@bhamnow) — https://gondola.cc/bhamnow

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🍽️JAMES BEARD FINALIST: An iconic Bham restaurant was recognized as a FINALIST for a James Beard award this morning. Find out all the details👇

The Finalist:
🎉 bottegabham was recognized in the category of Outstanding Hospitality

Frank + Pardis Stitt’s iconic restaurant in Southside Bham is where “The American South meets the Italian Countryside.” 

Other James Beard recognitions for Frank Stitt:
🏆2001: Award for Best Chef: Southeast
🏆2008: Nominated for Outstanding Chef
🏆2011: “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America”.
🏆2018: Outstanding Restaurant (Highlands Bar & Grill)

🎉Winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant + Chef Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Lyric Opera in Chicago

Congratulations to four semi-finalists who were also competing:
🦪 bayonetbham: Outstanding Chef: Rob McDaniel
🍷 lafetebham: Best Chef: Kristen Hall
🍕 pizzagracebham: Best Chef (South): Geri-Martha O’Hara + Ryan O’Hara
🥂 driftbham: Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service: Eric Bennett

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the full story + celebrate these awesome recognitions with us in the comments 

#jamesbeard #birminghamal #bhamalnews #jamesbeardfoundation #bham #bhamfoodie WC

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