Sam Calagione, Garrett Oliver Named James Beard Award Finalists

21 food and dining events leading up to the 2026 James Beard Awards in Chicago

The James Beard Awards ("Oscars of the food world") return to Chicago on June 15, 2026, at the Lyric Opera House. Three Chicago chefs are fi

At the James Beard Awards, immigrant rights take center stage over food

The article covers the 2023 James Beard Awards in Chicago, where the ceremony transcended its usual focus on food to become a platform for p

Samuel Ogazi Named Finalist for The Bowerman

Run The Jewels Present Best Bartender Award at 2026 James Beard Awards

Run The Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P) presented the Best Bartender award at the 2026 James Beard Awards in Chicago. The duo has their own ca

Samuel Ogazi Named Semifinalist for The Bowerman

James Beard Awards 2024: Chefs and winners use stage to advocate for immigrant workers

The article covers the 2024 James Beard Awards in Chicago, where the ceremony became a platform for political statements about immigration.