2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report will be released February 24. Learn more read the report


Dine at PlatformJames Beard Awards
Discover trends and insights about the state of the industry

Discover trends and insights about the state of the industry

2025 James Beard Awards

Introducing the JBF Institute

Experience dining events around the country

Visit Platform for the ultimate culinary experience

Discover trends and insights about the state of the industry

Discover trends and insights about the state of the industry

2025 James Beard Awards

Introducing the JBF Institute

Experience dining events around the country

Visit Platform for the ultimate culinary experience

Taste AmericaChef Action Summit
James Beard Foundation believes in a vibrant, equitable,
James Beard Foundation believes in a vibrant, equitable,
and sustainable independent restaurant industry that
and sustainable independent restaurant industry that
stands as a cornerstone of American culture, community
stands as a cornerstone of American culture, community
and economy — and drives towards a better food
and economy — and drives towards a better food
system. We amplify and recognize, educate and train
system. We amplify and recognize, educate and train
those committed to excellence — fostering a deep
those committed to excellence — fostering a deep
appreciation among food lovers for the industry’s vital
appreciation among food lovers for the industry’s vital
contributions to food culture.
contributions to food culture.
We call this Good Food for Good®
We call this Good Food for Good®
Good Food For Good