Chicago is proud to host the annual James Beard Awards, the nation’s most prestigious culinary awards program.
Known for its dynamic culinary scene, Chicago has been the official home of the James Beard Awards for over a decade. The city is also home to more than 50 James Beard award winners, including the 2026 winner for Best Chef: Great Lakes.
Monday, June 14, 2027
This star-studded celebration features red carpet arrivals and the highly anticipated awards ceremony honoring exceptional talent and achievement across the restaurant industry.
The James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony take place at the stunning Lyric Opera of Chicago, followed by a reception featuring bites from nominees, previous award winners, and many of the country’s best chefs.
Saturday, June 12, 2027
The James Beard Media Awards honor the nation’s best cookbook writers, authors, podcasters, media, and journalists covering food or drink-related content. The event includes the Book Awards, Journalism Awards, and Broadcast Media Awards.
The 2027 James Beard Media Awards will take place at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Long considered the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the U.S., the James Beard Awards recognize excellence in cooking, hospitality, and food media.
Established in 1991 and hosted in Chicago since 2015, the James Beard Awards are one of the most highly anticipated culinary events of the year.
The annual awards include:
James Beard Foundation’s Greens is for food lovers under 40 in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle. From multi-course dinners to walk-around tastings, Greens offers dynamic programming that shines a spotlight on chefs and operators making meaningful change within their communities.
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