Open Call for the 2027 James Beard Awards®
Take the Independent Restaurant Industry Survey
Introducing the Good Food Finder
The 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report
Experience dining events around the country
Visit Platform for the ultimate culinary experience
Open Call for the 2027 James Beard Awards®
Take the Independent Restaurant Industry Survey
Introducing the Good Food Finder
The 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report
Experience dining events around the country
Visit Platform for the ultimate culinary experience
James Beard Foundation believes in a vibrant, equitable,
James Beard Foundation believes in a vibrant, equitable,
and sustainable independent restaurant industry that
and sustainable independent restaurant industry that
stands as a cornerstone of American culture, community
stands as a cornerstone of American culture, community
and economy — and drives towards a better food
and economy — and drives towards a better food
system. We amplify and recognize, educate and train
system. We amplify and recognize, educate and train
those committed to excellence — fostering a deep
those committed to excellence — fostering a deep
appreciation among food lovers for the industry’s vital
appreciation among food lovers for the industry’s vital
contributions to food culture.
contributions to food culture.
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We call this Good Food for Good®
We call this Good Food for Good®
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Dine + Discover
Tue, Oct 6
Dinner: Cuban Soul with Chef Mika Leon
Celebrating Her Debut Cookbook with Homestyle Family Recipes
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Tue, Oct 13
Books and Bites: Don’t Think About Dinner with Author Jenn Lueke
In Conversation with TODAY Food Stylist Krissy Downey
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Thu, Oct 15
Dinner: A South American Seafood Feast
Presented by Skuna Bay Salmon
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