The 2026 James Beard America's Classics®
The 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report
About the James Beard Awards
Experience dining events around the country
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The 2026 James Beard America's Classics®
The 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report
About the James Beard Awards
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®
Our Work
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Wed, Mar 4
Collab Dinner: Holi: A Celebration of Contemporary Indian Cuisine
Mon, Mar 9
JBF Greens NYC x Nuyores
Featuring Oscar Lorenzzi and Jonathan Charnay
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Wed, Mar 18
Taste America: Philadelphia
Presented by Capital One
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