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See Chicago semifinalists for 2026 James Beard Awards

Nearly two dozen Chicago restaurants, chefs named James Beard semifinalists

Nearly two dozen Chicago restaurants and chefs were named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, with the city earning 23 spots—one more than last year.

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More than 20 Chicago chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists

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These Are Chicago’s 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists

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Two NJ chefs nominated for James Beard Awards. See who

Two New Jersey chefs have been named semifinalists in the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards, announced Wednesday, Jan. 21.

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The James Beard 2026 restaurant and chef award semifinalists list is out. Here are the region’s nominees.

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Six New Mexico restaurants, chefs named 2026 James Beard semifinalists

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These are New Mexico’s 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists

The James Beard Awards is considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors.

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Myrtle Beach chef and restaurant owner among James Beard Award semifinalists

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List of 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists in the Philadelphia region

Chicago Restaurant Week 2026: 5 menus we’re excited about

More than 500 restaurants are taking part in the 19th year of this food fest, including 75 that are making their Chicago Restaurant Week debut.

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3 popular Chicago restaurants rank on Yelp's 'Top 100 Places to Eat' for 2026

Three popular Chicago restaurants ranked on Yelp’s new list of “Top 100 Places to Eat” for 2026, with two of the restaurants just squeaking by towards the bottom of the list and another ranking in the middle.

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Ep. 18: The 2026 Dining Trends in Chicago

Bagels popped up, French onion left the soup, and cafes went all-day: All the trends John spotted last year in restaurants across the city.

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Chicago shuts down streets to make room for outdoor dining

CHICAGO -- After months of being closed, Chicago restaurants and bar owners are eager to reopen with the additional space outdoors. Several streets around the city are now closed to vehicles to make more space for outside dining. It's all apart of the city ...

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See the Chicago semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards

The restaurants and chefs named as semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards were announced Wednesday and nearly every category had Chicago representation. The culinary awards are set to take June 15 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.