The Oscars of the food world, otherwise known as the James Beard Awards, were handed out this past Monday night, with culinary masters across the US coming together to honor some of the most innovative chefs and cuisine of the year.
Of those nominated this year, Lightspeed is proud to partner with 30 incredible restaurants using Lightspeed’s technology in their establishments across the US. This includes Clover Hill (Brooklyn, New York), which took home the award for Best Chef, New York State, celebrating Executive Chef Charlie Mitchell.
Other notable Lightspeed restaurants that were nominated for a James Beard Award include: Sofreh, a cozy, Iranian restaurant located in Brooklyn, NY; Kiln, a contemporary fine dining establishment in San Francisco, CA; and classic French bistro Le Bouchon in Chicago, IL.
“Reflecting on Lightspeed’s journey from its humble beginnings in Montreal, to becoming a global leader in innovative technology solutions embedded across all types of award-winning hospitality businesses, fills me with immense pride,” says Dax Dasilva, Founder and CEO of Lightspeed. “We’re committed to building reliable, flexible technology for restaurants with sophisticated operations—so they can focus on elevating their craft and setting new standards in the hospitality industry.”
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James Beard Awards Semifinalists, Nominees and Winners
The full list of Lightspeed customers who won or were nominated for a James Beard Award 2024 includes:
| Clover Hill | Winner: Best Chef, New York State | Brooklyn, NY |
| Etérea | Semifinalist: Outstanding Restaurateur | New York, NY |
| Sofreh | Nominee: Best Chef, New York State | Brooklyn, NY |
| Kiln | Semifinalist: Best New Restaurant | San Francisco, CA |
| Leeward | Nominee: Best Chef, Northeast | Portland, ME |
| Woodford Food & Beverage | Semifinalist: Outstanding Hospitality | Portland, ME |
| Service Bar | Semifinalist: Outstanding Bar | Washington, DC |
| Meteor | Semifinalist: Outstanding Bar | Robbinsdale, MN |
| Chapman’s Eat Market | Semifinalist: Best Chef, Great Lakes | Columbus, OH |
| Giusto | Semifinalist: Outstanding Hospitality | Newport, RI |
| The Port of Call | Nominee: Outstanding Chef | Mystic, CT |
| HAGS | Semifinalist: Best Chef, New York State | New York, NY |
| Yagi Noodles | Semifinalist: Best Chef, Northeast | New Port, RI |
| The DeBruce | Semifinalist: Outstanding Restaurant | Livingston Manor, NY |
| Courtland Club | Semifinalist: Outstanding Bar | Providence, RI |
| Nancy’s Hustle | Semifinalist: Outstanding Restaurant | Houston, TX |
| BernBaum’s | Semifinalist: Best Chef, Midwest | Fargo, ND |
| Dolores | Nominee: Best Chef, Northeast | Providence, RI |
| Le Bouchon | Semifinalist: Outstanding Restaurateur | Chicago, IL |
| Apteka | Semifinalist: Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Selden Standard | Semifinalist: Outstanding Restaurant | Detroit, MI |
| Avant Garden | Semifinalist: Outstanding Restaurateur | New York, NY |
| Bufalina | Semifinalist: Outstanding Wine Program | Austin, TX |
| Lazy Bear | Semifinalist: Outstanding Hospitality | San Francisco, CA |
| Bywater | Semifinalist: Outstanding Restaurant | Warren, RI |
| Cadence | Semifinalist: Outstanding Restaurateur | New York, NY |
| Little Rituals | Semifinalist: Outstanding Bar | Phoenix, AZ |
| Ok Omens | Semifinalist: Outstanding Wine Program | Portland, OR |
| Clyde’s Fine Diner | Semifinalist: Best Chef, Midwest | Des Moines, IA |
