JBF Events

New Orleans

Friends of James Beard Benefit

A once-in-a-lifetime gathering of New Orleans chefs. This walk-around tasting is a benefit for the James Beard Foundation, America's preeminent culinary Foundation.

All restaurants are located in the New Orleans area.

Andrea Apuzzo Andrea’s

JBF Award Winner John Besh Restaurant August

Haley Bittermann Bacco

Scott Boswell Stella

Dickie Brennan and Darin Nesbit Bourbon House, Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, and Palace Café

JBF Award Winner Frank Brigtsen Brigtsen’s

Justin Devillier La Petite Grocery

Kristen Essig Nola Bean

Michael Farrell Le Meritage

Adolfo Garcia La Boca, A Mano, and Rio Mar

Holly Goetting Charley G’s

Tariq Hanna Sucre

Richard Hughes Pelican Club

Brian Landry Galatoire's Restaurant

Jacques Leonardi Jacques-Imo’s Cafe

JBF Award Winner Donald Link Herbsaint Restaurant and Bar, Cochon, and Cochon Butcher

Gus Martin Muriel’s

Tory McPhail Commander’s Palace

Michelle McRaney Mr. B’s Bistro

Matt Murphy M Bistro at the Ritz Carlton

Mark Quitney 5 Fifty 5

David Slater and Chris Wilson Emeril’s

Greg and Mary Sonnier Gabrielle at the Uptowner

JBF Award Winner Susan Spicer Bayona

Chuck Subra La Cote Brasserie