James Beard Awards 2026
The stars of the food world take over Chicago on June 15. Follow along for all the updates and must-see moments from the hospitality industry’s biggest night.
Restaurants
The James Beard Foundation’s Ongoing Drama, Explained
An Alabama chef was disqualified from award consideration on May 11 for allegedly breaching the foundation’s code of ethics. It’s not the foundation's first run-in with controversy.
Restaurants
The James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards to Be Announced June 5
Following excitement and drama, the prestigious awards will be announced at a ceremony in Chicago. The full list will be published here.
Restaurants
These Are the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists, 2023
Winners of the prestigious awards, which debuted a new Outstanding Bakery category this year, will be announced on June 5.
Restaurants
These Are the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists
A list of finalists for the prestigious awards, which debuted a new Outstanding Bakery category this year, will be released in March, followed by a June 5 announcement for the award winners.
chicago
Chicago: A City Guide
Where you go for a big, fat weekend, or tack on an extra day to your business trip to squeeze in a few more reservations.
Restaurants
What Happens After Your Restaurant Burns to the Ground?
One of Detroit's most popular restaurants was burned down—but that won't stop it from coming back.
Culture
See the Reinvented 'TV Dinners' Chefs Made for the James Beard Awards
And see which TV show pairs well with squirrel meat, seriously.
Culture
Chef Invasion! How James Beard Nominees Overtook New York City
With the James Beard Awards tonight, the best chefs in the business have all gathered in New York City to celebrate, network, and—of course—party.