The winners of each award are announced at the Lone Star Bash feat. the Texas Restaurant Awards each summer at the Texas Restaurant Show. The Lone Star Bash is part of a weekend of events surrounding Texas Restaurant Show, the largest industry trade show and educational conference in the southwestern United States that regularly brings in 5,000 or more attendees.
Three new awards have been introduced in 2021, including the Deep in the Heart Award, celebrating chefs and restaurant owners working outside of a major metropolitan city. Another new award is the Rising Star Award presented by Savory Restaurant Fund, an honor that highlights the achievements of up-and-coming brands.