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Awards Watch: Online Voting Ends December 31!

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Nancy Silverton at the 2014 James Beard Awards

Nancy Silverton at the 2014 James Beard Awards

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Mon, May 16, 2016

The clock is ticking: you only have three more …

The clock is ticking: you only have three more days to tell us who you think should be nominated for a JBF Restaurant or Chef Award. Just register, log in, and submit a suggestion for any number of our 21 categories, including Outstanding Chef, Rising Star Chef of the Year, regional chefs, and our brand new Outstanding Baker award. Winners will be announced at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on May 4, 2015.