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Here Are the 2026 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Finalists

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The James Beard Foundation has announced its list of chef and restaurant finalists 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. The March 31 announcement highlighted chefs and restaurants in categories including Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant, and Best Chef awar...
The James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony serves as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the culinary world. This year's nominees include notable figures such as Nancy Silverton for Lifetime Achievement and No Us Without You LA for Humanitarian of the Year. The event also honors various other achievements through categories like Best Chef, Outstanding Restaurant, and Impact Award, with recipients including CHIRLA, Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen, Senator Ben Ray Luján, ReFED, and Sou...