2026 Tastemaker Awards | CultureMap Dallas

If you love food and drink, you won't want to miss this sell-out event featuring Dallas' top culinary talent.

The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards return to celebrate Dallas' top restaurant and bar talent for 2026. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on the people and places that make Dallas a world-class culinary destination.

Join us May 7 at Astoria Event Venue for our annual tasting event and awards ceremony. We’ll celebrate all of the nominees and unveil this year’s winners, and you’ll enjoy chef-prepared bites and specialty drinks all night.

Get to know the nominees in our special editorial series, then join us May 7 as we toast the Tastemakers.

This is a sell-out event. First Dibs and Early Bird tickets are available in limited quantities for a limited time. Get yours now before they're gone!

General Admission Tickets include bites by nominated restaurants and complimentary premium beverages.

• Early Bird: $65
• Full Price: $75

VIP Tickets include early admission (6 pm) for first access to bites by nominated restaurants and a dedicated VIP bar.

• Early Bird: $99
• Full Price: $125

Participating Restaurants:

• Andreas Prime
• Avra Estiatorio
• Bazaar
• Beverley's Bistro & Bar
• Beyond The Bun
• Bread Zeppelin
• Burger Schmurger
• Crispy Cones
• Empire Baking Co.
• Evelyn
• Frenchie
• IYKYK Mochi Churro
• La Souq
• Le Reve Gelato & Patisserie
• Meridian
• Mendocino Farms
• Pietro's Italian Bakery
• San Martin Bakery & Restaurant
• SER Steak + Spirits
• The Mexican
• Trades Delicatessen
• Uchi
• White Rock Coffee
• Winsome Prime
• And more to be announced!

Beneficiary: Harvest Project Food Rescue

Sponsors:

The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards program is brought to you by Maker's Mark, Ritual Zero Proof + Seedlip, H-E-B, Shutto, NXT LVL Event and more to be announced.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, email sales@culturemap.com.

Questions: Email events@culturemap.com