Restaurant Awards

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Three chefs in a professional kitchen, illuminated by oven light, meticulously plating a dish in anticipation of the James Beard Awards.

Restaurants

Diners Buzz as 2026 James Beard Nominees Reach Final Stage

This Monday, three Chicago chefs compete for prestigious James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards.

Santiago Vargas·June 10, 2026

The Lyric Opera of Chicago illuminated at night, decorated with James Beard Awards banners, with chefs and food enthusiasts gathering for the 2026 ceremony.

Recipes

James Beard Awards 2026 Nominees Out, Chicago Hosts June Events

While the culinary world still celebrates 2024 finalists like Georgia's sole representative Talat Market, the James Beard Foundation has already announced Chicago will host its 2026 awards ceremonies.

Maya Lin·June 6, 2026

Chef's hands carefully plating an artistic dish in a professional kitchen, representing the 2026 James Beard Award nominees.

Recipes

James Beard Award Nominees 2026 Showcase Emerging Culinary Stars

Chef Travis Herbert, a finalist for best chef in the Mountain Region, embodies a shift in the 2026 James Beard Awards, which are increasingly recognizing culinary excellence beyond traditional coastal

Santiago Vargas·May 30, 2026