The 35th James Beard Award ceremony highlighted the vibrant impact of immigrants in the culinary world while also condemning deportation practices. The event, hosted in Chicago, featured significant awards for immigrant-owned establishments, recognizing their contributions to the food scene. Noteworthy winners included Identidad Cocktail Bar and Salvador Alamilla. With new beverage categories introduced, the awards aimed to celebrate both traditional cooking and innovative drink offerings, reflecting the diversity and richness of the culinary community.
Immigrant-owned restaurants and bars, especially those offering fare from Asian and Latin American cuisines, won big this year.
Numerous winners pointed to their heritage as essential to the food and beverages that audiences so love.
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