"The James Beard Foundation has unfurled its list of semifinalists today, all of which will be in consideration to win an award at the eponymous 2026 James Beard Awards. Considered one of the restaurant industry's most prestigious honors, the award spans categories such as Restaurant and Chef Awards, Media Awards (Book, Broadcast Media, Journalism), and Achievement Awards. Last year, the foundation introduced the new category of Impact Awards, which it describes as recognizing "achievement by individuals and/or organizations who are actively working to push for standards that create a more equitable, sustainable, and economically viable restaurant industry.""
"Restaurant and Chef nominees will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, and winners will be announced on Monday, June 15 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago during the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony. Here are the 2026 semifinalists: Outstanding Restaurant presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water Emerging Chef presented by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service Best Chefs presented by Capital One (by region) Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA) Best Chef: Midwest (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI) Best Chef: Mountain (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) Best Chef: New York State Best Chef: Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific (AK, HI, OR, WA) Best Chef: South (AL, AR, FL, LA, MS, PR) Best Chef: Southeast (GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV) Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK)"
The James Beard Foundation announced the 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Awards across multiple categories, including Restaurant and Chef Awards, Media Awards (Book, Broadcast Media, Journalism), and Achievement Awards. The foundation added Impact Awards last year to recognize achievement by individuals and organizations working to push standards that create a more equitable, sustainable, and economically viable restaurant industry. Restaurant and Chef nominees will be announced on March 31, and winners will be revealed on June 15 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago during the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony. The semifinals include regional Best Chef distinctions. Some Vox Media staff members are part of the voting body.
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