Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The James Beard Foundation announced its 2026 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists on Wednesday and nearly two dozen Chicago ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The James Beard Foundation Awards will remain in Chicago through 2028, city officials said Tuesday morning. The coveted extension ...

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The James Beard Foundation announced its 2026 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists on Wednesday and nearly two dozen Chicago chefs, restaurants and bars are in the running for a coveted nomination.