James Beard Awards reveal 2026 semifinalists for standout ... - KHOU
Here's the list of semifinalists for the award, which is akin to the Oscars of the food world, in 25 categories.
www.khou.comThe James Beard Awards 2026 spanning Restaurant, Chef, Media, and Humanitarian categories across the lineup with the Restaurant and Chef ceremony scheduled for June 15, 2026 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago while the Media Awards took place on June 13, 2026 in Chicago. Semifinalists were announced in January 2026, followed by nominee announcements in March and May 2026, leading to the final winners announced in mid-June. The Foundation also highlighted Lifetime Achievement, Impact Awards, and Humanitarian of the Year as part of the lineup. The Awards recognize exceptional talent across the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system and are often described as the Oscars of the food world.