"The James Beard Foundation announced its 2026 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees Tuesday, a reduced list from their semifinalists recognized in January. Restaurants, bartenders, and chefs from all but one New England state - Massachusetts, which saw multiple semifinalists announced in January - made the cut."
"The winners for each category will be announced June 15, during the annual gala in Chicago. Notable nominees include Dana Street, Fore Street, Scales, Standard Baking Co., and others, Portland, ME for Outstanding Restaurateur."
The James Beard Foundation announced its 2026 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees, revealing that Massachusetts was not represented, despite having multiple semifinalists earlier. All other New England states have nominees in various categories. The winners will be announced on June 15 during a gala in Chicago. Notable nominees include Dana Street from Portland, ME for Outstanding Restaurateur and David Standridge from Mystic, CT for Outstanding Chef. Other categories feature nominees from Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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