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Congratulations to the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award winners! We’re honored to celebrate every winner, honoree, and nominee for their talent, innovation, and dedication to their local communities and the independent restaurant industry nationwide.

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The 2026 James Beard Award Winners Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards presented by American Express and Resy! This year's James Beard Award winners were announced Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Find them below!

The 2026 James Beard Impact Award honorees represent some of the most important work happening in food and hospitality, from advocacy and policy to systemic change. Inaugurated in 2025, the Impact Awards exist to elevate the people pushing for a more equitable, sustainable, and economically viable food system.

Learn more about this year’s honorees: https://brnw.ch/21x3lfy

Congratulations to the 2026 James Beard Media Award winners! From books to broadcast to journalism, these winners have brought the world of food and drink to life for audiences everywhere.

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The 2026 James Beard Media Award Winners Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 James Beard Media Awards presented by American Express and Resy. The Media Awards took place at the Art Institute of Chicago on Saturday, June 13 and honored the nation’s top food authors, broadcast producers, hosts, journalists, podcasters, and social me...