For the 25th anniversary of the Oscars of food, JBF wanted a venue that suited the occasion. The Lyric Opera of Chicago, home to the second-largest opera auditorium in North America and the largest stage in downtown Chicago, fits the bill beautifully.
And for our VIP guests, we wanted to craft an exclusive experience unlike any in the culinary world. Thanks to Lexus, the presenting sponsor of the James Beard Awards, we have.
Our VIP attendees will begin their night at the Lexus VIP Reception, featuring passed canapés and Champagne. Then they will be seated at the front of the Lyric Opera balcony, where they will enjoy prime views of our star-studded ceremony and an original menu designed by JBF Award winner and Lexus Culinary Master Stephanie Izard.
Want to join them? Chicago-area food lovers can. Just visit jamesbeard.org/lexus and enter the Lexus VIP Sweepstakes. You could win two VIP tickets to the biggest night in food, all thanks to Lexus. Act fast: the sweepstakes ends Tuesday, April 28.
View the official rules of the Lexus VIP Sweepstakes.
