Chicago has hosted the James Beard Foundation Awards — the “Oscars of the food world” — since 2014, aside from a two-year hiatus in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a swirl ...

From 1991 winner Topolobampo to 2025 winner Lem's Bar-B-Q, here are the 21 James Beard Award-winning Chicago restaurants still open.

Chicago added two new James Beard award winners to its list of more than 50 winners Monday night at the Lyric Opera. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 70°F. Monday, July 7th 2025 ...

Karyn Tomlinson is sitting atop the culinary world right now after winning the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest.

The James Beard Foundation announced Wednesday the finalists vying for its coveted Restaurant and Chef awards, and among them are five Chicago chefs and restaurants, including first-time nominees ...

“Chicago is home to more than 50 James Beard Award-winning chefs and restaurants whose food, talent, passion and brilliance continue to put our city on the map,” he said.

The creative force behind Kumiko in Chicago speaks on how her Japanese heritage influences her approach to hospitality The ...

Two Chicago Nominees Bring Home 2025 James Beard Awards Kumiko took home the award for Outstanding Bar. by Emily Venezky and Brenna Houck. Jun 17, 2025, 2:22 AM UTC.

The James Beard Foundation released its “long list” of 2024 semifinalists on Wednesday morning, announcing 17 Chicago restaurants, bars, chefs, and hospitality professionals in the running for ...

Chicago’s dining scene is marking the 35th anniversary of the coveted James Beard Awards in a big way, with 22 semifinalist nominations for 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards announced on Wednesday.

Chicago Has Five James Beard Award Finalists for 2025. The prestigious awards add first-time nominees Galit and Kumiko as finalists. by Emily Venezky. Apr 2, 2025, 5:33 PM UTC ...

Here are 21 of Chicago’s James Beard Award-winning restaurants that are still open today. America’s Classic > 2025: Lem’s Bar-B-Q, 311 E. 75th St. 2018: Sun Wah, 5039 N. Broadway ...