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James Beard Foundation Awards 2026: Winners, News, and Updates

The annual James Beard Foundation Awards are one of the most exciting and esteemed events of the year when it comes to American dining and food. Starting in January, the annual awards kick off their highly anticipated announcements with restaurant and chef awards semifinalists, follow by the America’s Classics awards announcements in February and a list […]

Awards Season, News

James Beard Foundation Awards 2026: Winners, News, and Updates

The annual James Beard Foundation Awards are one of the most exciting and esteemed events of the year when it comes to American dining and food. Starting in January, the annual awards kick off their highly anticipated announcements with restaurant and chef awards semifinalists, follow by the America’s Classics awards announcements in February and a list […]

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Here Are the 2026 James Beard Awards Media Award Winners

On Saturday, June 13, the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 James Beard Media Awards during a ceremony at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Media Awards recognize cookbooks, food- or beverage-related books, radio productions, podcasts, documentaries, social media, and more. Sallie Ann Robinson — author of books including Cooking the Gullah […]

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Here Are the 2026 James Beard Awards Restaurant, Chef, and Media Award Finalists

The James Beard Foundation has now announced all of its nominees for the 2026 James Beard Awards. The awards represent one of the highest honors in the restaurant industry, recognizing chefs and restaurants across the United States. In February, the foundation announced the winners of its America’s Classic Award, which honors six “independently owned restaurants […]

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These Are 2026’s James Beard America’s Classics Winners 

It’s that time of year again: James Beard Awards season has begun. After dropping this year’s semifinalists last month, the James Beard Foundation announced the recipients of its America’s Classics awards today. The category, which the foundation introduced in 1998, recognizes “independently owned restaurants with timeless appeal and beloved in their region for food that […]

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