The 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Winners
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Introducing the Good Food Finder
The 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report
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The 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Winners
Apply to be the next host destination of the James Beard Awards®
Introducing the Good Food Finder
The 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report
Experience dining events around the country
Visit Platform for the ultimate culinary experience
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.
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We call this Good Food for Good®
We call this Good Food for Good®
Our Work
Impact
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Dine + Discover
Tue, Aug 4
Dinner: A Wild, Shelter Island–Style Summer Clambake
Wed, Aug 5
Dinner: An Atlantic Seafood Feast with Mediterranean Flair
Tue, Aug 11
Collab Dinner: Masa and Mar: Foods from the Mexican Pacific
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