James Beard Awards

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Chicago chefs celebrating their 2026 James Beard Award nominations with a toast in a lively, award-filled kitchen setting.

The Test Kitchen

Chicago chefs celebrate as 2026 James Beard nominees announced

The James Beard Awards ceremony is just days away, set for Monday, June 10, right here in Chicago!

Darius Williams·June 10, 2026

Chef's hands carefully plating an exquisite dish in a professional kitchen, representing the dedication behind James Beard Award nominations.

The Test Kitchen

James Beard Awards 2026: Semifinalists and Finalists

Darmyelesh Alemu, chef at Beteseb Restaurant, earned a semifinalist nod for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region for the 2026 James Beard Awards, the sole Montgomery County chef to do so.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 6, 2026

A close-up of an exquisitely prepared Southern Thai dish at Kalaya restaurant, Philadelphia, illuminated by warm, ambient lighting.

The Critic's Table

Philadelphia's Culinary Scene Shines in 2026 James Beard Award Nominee List

Kalaya, a Southern Thai restaurant in Philadelphia, ranks 11th on North America's 50 Best Restaurants list.

Ezra Kaplan·May 30, 2026