JBF Greens Chicago x The Publican: 2026 Awards Weekend Brunch
Featuring Rob Levitt
Sun, June 14, 2026
Reception 11:30 AM
Brunch 12:00 PM
The Publican
837 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
General Admission
$95
Join JBF Greens at The Publican for a celebratory brunch to kick off the James Beard Awards® weekend!
Led by chef/partner Paul Kahan and head butcher/chef Rob Levitt, The Publican is rooted in farm-to-table cooking that highlights responsibly sourced meats, seafood, and exceptional produce. Formerly the head butcher/chef at Publican Quality Meats, Levitt assumed the role at The Publican in 2025, bringing a refreshed vision for the menu where his whole animal ethos now extends to vegetables and seafood.
For the occasion, chef Levitt will be joined by One Off Hospitality partners Donnie Madia, Eduard Seitan, and Terry Alexander to create a three-course brunch menu to launch the weekend’s festivities.
Who's Cooking
Rob Levitt (Photo: Madi Ellis Photography)
Menu
Coming soon!
Additional Information
Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, the James Beard Foundation will offer options including ticket exchanges, use of tickets for future events, and an option to donate tickets.
If the event is sold out, and you’d like to join our waitlist, please send your name and number of tickets to greens@jamesbeard.org.
Terms
*70% of your ticket price will go directly to the host chef to support their business; 30% will go towards the Foundation’s national programming that is rooted in advocacy, racial equity, sustainability, and women’s leadership for the culinary industry.
*Ticket price is inclusive of all food offerings, beverage pairings and gratuity.
Hosted By
National Greens Sponsor
Official James Beard Foundation Partners
Chicago Partners
