Food & Wine has awarded South Philly’s Jim Burke its Best New Chef award. The award celebrates chefs in American who have a distinct culinary style and of course, create delicious food. The winners will be featured on the July cover issue as well as appearing on a 20th anniversary package on foodandwine.com. Burke, of course, is the co-owner and chef of James, an Italian restaurant in the Bella Vista neighborhood. Since James opened last year, it’s been a consistent press and fan fave, and on this we cannot tell a lie: We love this place. Hot tip: If you’re making a special occasion dinner plan, call up and reserve the private room for twelve. Pricey, yes, but opulent, luxurious, and awesome in every way. Congrats, Jim. And James.
Food & Wine: Best New Chef Awards