Meet the 2026 Media Award nominees
Our new partnership with American Express and Resy
Introducing the Good Food Finder
The 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report
Experience dining events around the country
Visit Platform for the ultimate culinary experience
Meet the 2026 Media Award nominees
Our new partnership with American Express and Resy
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®
Our Work
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Dine + Discover
Thu, May 28
Collab Dinner: A Celebration of Las Vegas’ James Beard Award Semifinalists The Black Sheep, Jipata, and Milkfish
Presented by Visit Las Vegas
More on: Collab Dinner: A Celebration of Las Vegas’ James Beard Award Semifinalists The Black Sheep, Jipata, and Milkfish
Fri, May 29
Dinner: A Decadent Georgian Wine Dinner
Wed, Jun 10
Collab Dinner: Modern Day Portugal: Chefs Anthony Gonçalves x Michele Marques x Ruben Trindade
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