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Chicago Welcomes the 2025 James Beard Awards®, with a Line-Up of Celebrations and Special Events Around the City.

CHICAGO, IL (May 2025) – Chicago proudly celebrates the return of the 2025 James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One, kicking off Friday, June 13, and running through Tuesday, June 17. The city will come alive with a dynamic lineup of events ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale culinary experiences, featuring exclusive menus, high-profile chef and bartender collaborations, educational panels, and more. Co-hosted by Choose Chicago and the Illinois Restaurant Association, two organizations dedicated to championing the city’s hospitality sector year-round, the 2025 celebration features an especially exciting lineup of public programming in honor of two major milestones: the 35th anniversary of the Awards and the 10th anniversary of their arrival in Chicago.

Recognized as one of the nation’s most prestigious honors, the James Beard Awards celebrate excellence in the culinary and food media industries and the broader food system. The Awards also spotlight individuals and organizations committed to equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.

This celebratory weekend serves as a powerful tribute to Chicago’s culinary leadership and creativity. 2025 public events include:

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Sip & Guzzle @ Hawksmoor Chicago
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hawksmoor Chicago, 500 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
RSVP

Hawksmoor, twice named Best International Restaurant Bar by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and a 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalist® for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program, is excited to welcome Shingo Gokan’s Sip & Guzzle (#5, North America’s 50 Best Bars) for a one night only experience in Chicago. The sister property to one of Asia’s best bars, The SG Club, is a New York City spot best know for its Japanese-American dual identity: Guzzle—a high-energy bar room that offers Japanese beers, classic highballs, and crushable cocktails, and Sip—a sophisticated Japanese room with a formal cocktail program that follows suit. Both bars revel in high-end cocktails and a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere, and a focus on good times. Sip & Guzzle’s will join Hawksmoor Chicago to bring the best of both worlds to the city.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

The Chef’s Collection
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Third Season, 1516 W Carroll Ave Entrance on N Justine St, Chicago, IL 60607
No reservations required

Join Maxwells Trading and Third Season on June 14 and 17 for a rare culinary bookstore pop-up. Explore an extraordinary collection of culinary art and food titles from PROSPECT, the cookbook king of L.A., featuring collectible, out-of-print, obscure, and imported works. Discover everything from regional recipes and food writing to memoirs, poetry, photography, history, art, and science. Also, don’t miss two rooms full of records, art books, and vintage movie posters curated by Third Season’s in-house team.

Up South
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Justice of the Pies, 8655 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Free to attend. RSVP by June 13

Founder of Justice of the Pies and 2022 James Beard Award Nominee® Chef Maya-Camille Broussard will host 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalist® Chef Camari Mick (Raf, Musket Room) for its UP SOUTH pop-up with dishes that explore the synchronicities between their American Southern and Caribbean roots.

Nestled on the South Side of Chicago in the Avalon Park community, the UP SOUTH pop-up is part of an ongoing series that works to demonstrate that excellent culinary programming can exist inside neighborhoods traditionally affected by food insecurity.

Connect, Converse, and Celebrate The Humans Who Feed Us
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Loyola University (Regent Room), Loyola University, 111 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Free to attend. RSVP by June 14

Join Justice for Migrant Women (J4MW) in celebrating the contributions of immigrants from all backgrounds and migrant women during Immigrant Heritage Month, alongside culinary leaders and advocates for food justice. J4MW will host a panel on mental health and workplace sexual harassment, featuring leaders in the hospitality industry during the world-renowned industry event, the 2025 James Beard Awards weekend. We invite you to join us and connect to the conversation around food justice in the U.S.

Beyond the Bar: Innovations, Trends, and Challenges in the Beverage Industry
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Kendall College Atrium, 122 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
Register by June 8

Presented and moderated by Dr. Erinn Tucker-Oluwole, Professor and Co-Founder, DMV Black Restaurant Week, this panel will explore the current state and future of the beverage industry, focusing on key trends, challenges, and opportunities. Topics include how cultural heritage and diverse ingredients are redefining classic cocktails, the rise of non-alcoholic beverages, how the bar industry has adapted post-pandemic, addressing shifts in customer behavior, staffing challenges, and innovative business models.

Moderator:

  • Erinn Tucker-Oluwole, Professor and Co-Founder, DMV Black Restaurant Week

Panelists Include:

  • Esther Tseng, Beverage Writer & Critic
  • Pam Wiznitzer, Mixologist
  • Julia Momose, Kumiko
  • Will Patton, Press Club
  • Andra “AJ” Johnson, Serenata
  • Christine Duke, Kendall College

SERVED UP: A ROOFTOP POP-UP WITH JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE® BAR COLETTE AT CHATEAU CARBIDE
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Chateau Carbide at Pendry Chicago 230 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Reservations available via OpenTable, and walk-ins are accepted, space permitting.

High above Chicago’s Magnificent Mile on the 24th floor of the historic Carbide and Carbon Building, the two MICHELIN Key hotel Pendry Chicago’s stunning al fresco cocktail haven, Chateau Carbide, is welcoming 2025 James Beard Award Nominee® for Best New Bar from Dallas, TX, Bar Colette, for a one-night-only takeover of their rooftop bar! Helmed by Beverage Director Rubén Rolón, Bar Colette has carved a niche for itself in the Lone Star State, earning high praise for its exquisitely reimagined takes on

classic cocktails and intimate ambiance. From 5 pm to 10 pm, catch Rubén behind the bar, shaking up cocktails from an exclusive Bar Colette menu celebrating James Beard Awards weekend. Throughout the evening, guests will be welcome to order drinks from the bar, mingle with the Bar Colette team, and enjoy iconic city views from Chateau Carbide’s outdoor lounge.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Spirited Storytelling: A Morning of Cocktails and Conversation with Andrew Friedman + John’s Food & Wine
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
John’s Food & Wine, 2114 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Free to attend with RSVP by June 8

The Chicago Chefs & Owners behind John’s Food & Wine, Adam McFarland & Tom Rogers (Chicago Tribune: Best Chefs 2025), invite you to the neighborhood stronghold making waves for its alternative counter service approach to elevated dining. Listen live as they share the JFW difference with lauded podcaster and industry voice Andrew Friedman (Andrew Talks to Chefs; Chefs, Drugs, and Rock & Roll, etc.). The trio will engage in an interactive podcast recording, diving deep into their industry-disrupting service and business model, and how it allows them to pay their staff far above standard, encouraging audience participation and active Q&A throughout.

True to JFW style, the team will feed you martinis, “the best French fries in Chicago,” caviar and more until your cups and plates runneth over. Come hang!

Rooftop Brunch at Nobu Chicago
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Nobu Chicago Rooftop, 155 N. Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60607
$95 + tax per person. Buy Tickets by June 12

Nobu Chicago will host a special edition of their popular weekend brunch, bringing it to The Rooftop restaurant and lounge on the 11th floor of Nobu Hotel Chicago. Enjoy Nobu-style brunch bites exclusive to this event while taking in one of the best views of Chicago’s skyline. Tickets also include brunch beverages and craft cocktails.

JBF Greens x Galit – 2025 Awards Weekend Brunch
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Galit, 2429 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
$95 + tax per person. Buy Tickets by June 11

JBF Greens Chicago x Galit | 2025 Awards Weekend Brunch Featuring Zachary Engel and Andrés Clavero. Join JBF Greens at James Beard Award Nominee® Galit for a celebration of the 35th annual James Beard Awards®.

Open since 2019, Galit draws on chef/partner Zachary Engel’s time growing up in a Jewish household as the son of a rabbi, and his partner Andrés Clavero’s Palestinian background. Focusing on their similar upbringings, the duo’s intention was to create a place centered around community and food as a unifying

force. This March, Chef Zach and Andrés opened a sibling restaurant to Galit called Cafe Yaya. For this occasion, Chef Zach will prepare a three-course brunch of Middle Eastern dishes using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Accompanying wines will be curated by Galit’s beverage director, Scott Stroemer, along with pastries and desserts made by executive pastry chef Mary Eder-McClure. Seventy percent of your ticket price will go directly to the host chef to support their business, while 30% will go towards the Foundation’s national impact programming in support of a more sustainable, equitable, and thriving future for the independent restaurant industry.

Dan Richer’s Razza at MIDDLE BROW
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bungalow by MIDDLE BROW, 2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
RSVP by June 15; RSVPs do not guarantee you a table at the event. Please use RESY to book a table.

Dan Richer, fearless leader of the American pizza mecca Razza in Jersey City and James Beard Award Nominee® for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, is teaming up with Chicago pizza juggernaut Middle Brow to bring Chef Richer’s philosophy to the Midwest. Join them for a hyper-local Margherita, and Middle Brow’s version of the famous Razza Zucchini and Guanciale pizzas.

Everyone’s a Critic: The Changing Landscape of Food Media and How We Consume It – A Panel Hosted by The James Beard Foundation®
1:30 pm- 2:15 pm
Kendall College Atrium, 122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
Register by June 8

Explore the rapid change and democratization in the food criticism landscape. TikTok, Substack, and other platforms lower the barrier to entry of a previously very small club of food critics, opening the field to a new generation of influencer critics. Social media and virality can be helpful to the bottom lines of many businesses, but can also thrust nascent restaurants into the spotlight, causing burnout and a strain on operations.

Moderator:

  • Nycci Nellis, CEO, com; Restaurant and Chef Awards Subcommittee Member, James Beard Foundation

Panelists include:

  • Seth Bernstein, Food and Travel Content Creator, Eat with Seth
  • Lyndsay Green, Dining & Restaurant Critic, Detroit Free Press; 2023 James Beard Journalism Award Winner; 2025 James Beard Journalism Award Nominee
  • Jenn Harris, Food Columnist, Los Angeles Times; James Beard Awards Emeritus Committee; 2025 James Beard Journalism Award Nominee
  • Jon Yao, Chef and Co-owner, Kato; 2025 James Beard Award Nominee® for Best Chef: California

What is American Food Culture? A Panel Hosted by The James Beard Foundation®
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm
Kendall College Atrium, 122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
Register by June 8

What do we mean when we are talking about “American food”? Chefs and their teams shape the restaurant industry, bringing their foodways, culture, and their histories to their kitchens, heavily influencing what we have come to know as “American” food. Panelists will discuss the definition of “American” food, how it is ever changing, how we talk about it, and what it might look like in the future.

Moderator:

  • Krishnendu Ray, Professor, New York University; Journalism Subcommittee Member, James Beard Foundation

Panelists include:

  • Gabriel Kreuther, Gabriel Kreuther; 2009 James Beard Award Winner® for Best Chefs in America, New York City; 2025 James Beard Award Nominee® for Outstanding Chef
  • Silver Iocovozzi, Neng ‘s; 2025 James Beard Award Nominee® for Best Chef Southeast
  • Erick Williams, Virtue; 2022 James Beard Award Winner®, Best Chef: Great Lakes

Wine, Spirits and Other Beverages: A Conversation About the Beverage Service Industry Over the Last 35 Years and Where It Is Going. A Panel Hosted by the James Beard Foundation®
3:30-4:15 pm
Biân 600 W Chicago Ave suite 001, Chicago, IL 60654
Register by June 8

Seasoned beverage professionals share how they got their start, who mentored them, how the industry is evolving, and what keeps them inspired. From shifting guest expectations, trends, sustainability, to

economic swings, and the power of social media on their business, they’ll offer insight into topics such as how programs are built (and being rebuilt), hospitality and service, what’s informing consumer behavior, and how to navigate this ever-changing landscape

Hosted by:

  • Kevin Boehm, Chairman and Co-Founder, Biân; Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Boka Restaurant Group; 2019 James Beard Award Winner® for Outstanding Restaurateur

Co-Hosts:

  • Jennifer Colliau, Virginia Miller, Tahiirah Habibi, and Richy Petrina, Beverage Subcommittee Members, James Beard Foundation

Moderator:

  • Emma Janzen, Spirits and Cocktail Journalist; 2022 and 2023 James Beard Book Award Winner Panelists include:
  • Cassandra Felix, Daniel; 2025 James Beard Award Nominee® for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service
  • Alba Huerta, Julep; 2022 James Beard Award Winner for Outstanding Bar Program
  • Bobby Stuckey, Frasca Hospitality Group: 2001 James Beard Award Winner® for Outstanding Wine Service; 2013 James Beard Award Winner® for Outstanding Wine Program; 2019 James Beard Award Winner® for Outstanding Service; 2025 James Beard Award Nominee® for Outstanding Restaurant

Bar Sótano’s Mariscos Patio Party featuring James Beard Award Nominee® Chef Zachary Walters of Sedalia’s in Oklahoma City, benefiting No Kid Hungry
3:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Bar Sótano, 443 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
$85 + tax per person; Buy tickets by June 15

Bar Sótano and Chef Rick Bayless are excited to welcome James Beard Award Nominee® Chef Zachary Walters of Sedalia’s in Oklahoma City. The Mariscos Patio Party is $85/ticket (+ tax) and guests will enjoy Fresh-shucked oysters, grilled oysters, Mussels in escabeche, Albacore ceviche, Shrimp aguachile, Baja fish tacos with all the trimmings, Guacamole bar, South American grilled anticuchos, Seafood paella, and one drink ticket. All proceeds go to No Kid Hungry.

Chicago Cocktail Classic Hosted by Three Dots and a Dash, Gus’ Sip & Dip, and Salon 51
4:00-8:00 pm
Three Dots and a Dash: 435 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
$89 + tax per person; Buy tickets by June 8

For one unforgettable evening, explore the world of cocktails without leaving Chicago. The inaugural edition of this global celebration brings together more than two dozen world-class bars, local legends and international icons alike for an immersive tasting experience across Three Dots and a Dash, Gus’ Sip and Dip, and Salon 61. Each ticket includes: 10 drink tickets, redeemable for expertly crafted sample-size cocktails from a curated lineup of world-class bars

Access to all three venues and the chance to experience twenty elite bars under one skyline. This is more than a tasting—it’s a passport to the world’s cocktail capitals.

Featured bars include:

This is the first of what will become an annual tradition—a celebration of global mixology, hosted by some of Chicago’s most iconic cocktail bars.

J. Henry & Sons Whiskey Dinner @ Nettare
5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Nettare: 1953 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
$90, opt $50 drink pairing + tax per person; Buy Tickets by June 14

Join us at A Nettare for a one-night-only Four-Course Whiskey Dinner celebrating bold flavors and Wisconsin-crafted spirits. Each course will be expertly paired with a J. Henry & Sons whiskey tasting and a complementary small cocktail to enhance the experience.

GUSTO BAKERY at MIDDLE BROW
5:00 pm
Bungalow by MIDDLE BROW, 2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
RSVP by June 15; RSVPs do not guarantee a table at this event. Please use RESY to book a table.

Join GUSTO BREAD as they celebrate their nomination with a pizza party featuring a MOLE pizza.

Martini Soirée
6:00-10:00 pm
TRUCE, 1935 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
No RSVP Required

Open to the public, this Martini Soirée is co-hosted by 2025 James Beard Semifinalist® TRUCE and Bisous, of Chicago. Offering up a menu of delectable Martinis, there is no better way to spend the eve before the awards.

Pandan Summer Soirée
6:00-9:00 pm
Pandan at Viceroy Chicago, 1118 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
Buy tickets by June 12

Join us on Viceroy Chicago’s rooftop to raise a glass in celebration of James Beard Awards weekend, with the iconic skyline as your backdrop. On the evening of June 15, we’re transforming our rooftop into a luminescent escape—with floating lanterns, music, summer cocktails, sizzling skewers, and sensory surprises at every turn.

Sip your way through a variety of Pandan’s signature Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails and mocktails crafted in partnership with Ketel One, Don Julio, Johnnie Walker Black and Seedlip, or unique wine pours from Veuve Olivier, Winkler-Hermaden, and Q.S.S. Rare. Grilled oysters, pork BBQ skewers, and bibingka will be served straight off the Binchotan grill alongside delectable passed bites of pork lumpia, corn tempura, and miang kham. Expect the unexpected with immersive entertainment framed by Chicago skyline views and the poolside setting. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Highgate Foundation, supporting Save the Children and The Aga Khan Foundation.

Scotch Lodge Pop-Up at The Violet Hour
9:00 PM-12:00 AM
The Violet Hour: 1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Entry is free. Drinks are charged upon consumption. The Violet Hour Online Reservations | OpenTable

The Violet Hour, the James Beard Award-winning institution known for jumpstarting Chicago’s craft cocktail scene, is welcoming Southeast Portland’s acclaimed whisky haven, Scotch Lodge (2025 James Beard Nominee® for Outstanding Bar Program), for a one-night-only collaboration behind the bar! Tucked behind the iconic velvet curtains of The Violet Hour’s unmarked entrance in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, Scotch Lodge will join forces with The Violet Hour’s talented team to serve up signature drinks from the guest bar’s inventive menu, alongside a few favorites from the home team. Named Portland Monthly’s Bar of the Year just six months after opening in 2019, Scotch Lodge continues to earn acclaim for its expansive whisky collection and expertly crafted cocktails. The event runs from 9 pm to 12 am and is open to the public. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.

NightBloom Pop-Up at Sportsman’s Club
9:00 PM-12:00 AM
Sportsman’s Club: 948 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
No RSVP required. Entry is free. Drinks are charged upon consumption. First come, first served onsite with overflow service.

On Sunday, June 15, Sportsman’s Club will host a special late-night bar pop-up featuring Justin “Juice” LeClair, the cocktail force behind NightBloom — recently named Eater New Orleans’ “Chillest New Late Night Cocktail Bar.” From 9 PM to midnight (or later!), LeClair will bring his signature low-key, high-craft style to the Sportsman’s bar, serving up inventive cocktails from the team behind New Orleans’ beloved Bacchanal Wine, a two-time James Beard Award Nominee® for Outstanding Wine Program. Seats inside will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with overflow service continuing at Sportsman’s outdoor patio bar. Expect a relaxed vibe, exceptional drinks, and a rare chance to experience NightBloom’s magic in Chicago for one night only.

MONDAY, JUNE 16

Beyond the Line: Exploring Culinary Careers Outside of a Restaurant – A Panel Hosted by The James Beard Foundation®
9:00 am- 9:45 am
Kendall College Atrium, 122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
Register by June 8

What does it mean to be part of the culinary community without running—or working in—a traditional restaurant? This panel will explore careers in culinary that go beyond the kitchen line, with creativity, community, and entrepreneurship as cornerstones. Whether you enjoy telling stories through food, creating experiences, or working with technology, this panel explores various paths that all lead to food.

Moderator:

  • Adrienne Cheatham, Chef and Author, Sunday Best; Restaurant and Chef Awards Subcommittee Member, James Beard Foundation

Panelists include:

  • Anthony Edwards , CEO and Co-Founder, EatOkra; 2025 James Beard Impact Award Honoree
  • Beverly Kim, Founder, The Abundance Setting and Chef/Owner, Anelya and Parachute Hi Fi; 2019 James Beard Award Winner® for Best Chef: Great Lakes
  • Donnie Madia, Partner and Restaurateur, One Off Hospitality; 2015 James Beard Award Winner® for Outstanding Restaurateur
  • André Natera, Chef, Author, and Podcast Host, Chef’s PSA; Awards Committee Member, James Beard Foundation
  • Ellen Yin, Founder and Co-Owner, High Street Hospitality Group; 2023 James Beard Award Winner® for Outstanding Restaurateur

Advocacy Meet-up hosted by The James Beard Foundation®
10:00 am- 11:30 am
Kendall College Atrium, 122 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
Register by June 9

This event is an opportunity for chefs, restaurateurs, operators, and others who engage in advocacy work to share their success stories and challenges and realize the collective power of chefs in a perfect combination of networking and action. You’ll also hear more about JBF’s impact work and ways to get involved.

No prior advocacy experience is needed to attend the Chef Advocacy Meet-up; only a desire to work with others on making our industry and the food system more equitable and sustainable for all.

Representatives from advocacy groups are encouraged to attend, but priority for experience and opportunity sharing will be given to restaurant industry attendees.

Hosted by:

  • Anne McBride, D, Vice President of Programs, James Beard Foundation

Coldwater Kitchen Screening & Talk Back: The Role of Food Media in Social Impact Storytelling
11:00 am-1:30 pm
Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601 Free to attend, RSVP required;
RSVP by June 15.

“Coldwater Kitchen” is a timely film that subtly addresses some of the most pressing questions around the carceral system—a system that impacts 1 in 3 Americans—employing food as a prism to tell deeper stories of purpose, resilience, and redemption. Join the Detroit Free Press for a special screening of the James Beard Award-winning film, “Coldwater Kitchen.” Immediately following the screening, the film team will question and discuss the role food media plays in social impact storytelling. Refreshments included.

Moderator:

  • Desire Vincent Levy, Executive Producer, Coldwater Kitchen (moderator)

The panel will feature:

  • Lyndsay Green, Detroit Free Press Dining and Restaurant Criti
  • Mark Kurlyandchik, Co-Director, Coldwater Kitchen
  • Chef Jimmy Lee Hill, Executive Chef, Lakeland Correctional Facility
  • Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, Founder, Down North Pizza

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

HOULME tavern-style pizza party at MIDDLE BROW
2:00 pm
Bungalow by MIDDLE BROW, 2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
RSVP by June 15; RSVPs do not guarantee you a table at the event. Please use RESY to book a table.

Jay from HOULME is bringing his Orcas Island magic to the Midwest. He’s teaming up with Pete & Carolyn and their Middle Brow Company to cap off James Beard Awards weekend with a tavern-style pizza party.

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ABOUT THE ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1914, the Illinois Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating, and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois. The IRA owns and produces Chicago Gourmet – the annual food and wine festival uniting hundreds of restaurants, chefs, and beverage experts for a weekend filled with food and drink tastings, entertainment, and more. The Association is also a proud co-host of the James Beard Foundation Awards, which will be held in Chicago through 2027. For more information, visit www.illinoisrestaurants.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

ABOUT CHOOSE CHICAGO

Choose Chicago is the official sales and marketing organization responsible for promoting Chicago as a global visitor and meetings destination, leveraging the city’s unmatched assets to ensure the economic vitality of the city, its residents, and our partner business community. Follow @choosechicago on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X/Twitter. For more information, visit choosechicago.com.

ABOUT THE JAMES BEARD AWARDS®

The James Beard Awards® recognizes exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive. Established in 1990, the James Beard Awards® are among the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing leaders in the culinary and food media industries and those in the broader food systems. The Awards are overseen by the Awards Committee. Each Awards program (Book, Broadcast Media, Journalism, and Restaurant and Chef) has its own subcommittee members who volunteer their time to oversee the policies, procedures, and selection of judges for their respective program. All James Beard Award winners receive a certificate and a medallion engraved with the James Beard Foundation Awards insignia. For more information, sign up for our emails

or visit us at jamesbeard.org/awards. For up-to-the-minute news about the Awards, follow @beardfoundation on Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin and keep an eye out for posts using #JBFA.

ABOUT THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION®

The James Beard Foundation® (JBF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to leading chefs and the broader culinary industry towards a new standard of excellence. Our guiding principle, Good Food for Good®, informs our vision of a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable independent restaurant industry that stands as a cornerstone of American culture, community, and economy, and drives towards a better food system. For nearly 40 years, JBF has been instrumental in recognizing, amplifying, educating, and training the individuals who shape American food culture. Today, our mission comes to life through the prestigious James Beard Awards, industry and community-focused programming, advocacy and policy initiatives, and exciting culinary events and partnerships around the country—including at our new Platform by JBF®event space in New York City. Learn more at jamesbeard.org, sign up for our emails, and follow @beardfoundation on social media.