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.

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These Are the James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists, 2024

Finalists for the prestigious awards will be announced in April, followed by a June announcement of the winners.

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Have Big Cities Lost Their Edge As Dining Destinations?

The real winners of this year's James Beard Awards were small cities and towns, which boxed out places like New York and San Francisco. It’s just one example of the way once-ignored places are taking center stage.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.