This year marks the 35th anniversary of the James Beard Restaurant and Chef awards. Hosted by chefs Nyesha Arrington and Andrew Zimmern they take place at the Lyric Opera of Chicago at 6 pm. You can also livestream the awards on Eater. Or wait until Tuesday when the award recipients are announced.
Often referred to as “the Oscars of the food world,” they recognize the best chefs and restaurants across the country.
However, for our Chicago readers, know that Five local chefs and restaurants are nominated, including Galit in Lincoln Park for Outstanding restaurant and Kumiko in the West Loop for Outstanding Bar.
Also Best Chef : Great Lakes nominations include Chefs Thai Dang of HaiSous in Pilsen, Noah Sandoval of Oriole in Fulton Market, and Chris Jun and Erling Wu-Bower of Maxwells Trading in West Town
Jodie Jacobs