The finalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards have been announced, and Illinois is heavily represented.

Samie Solina got the very hard assignment of visiting as many of the finalists as possible, and trying out some of the cuisine. Shigeyuki Furukawa is behind Minneapolis' Omakase experience, where ...

The Town Company, located inside Hotel Kansas City downtown, is a seasonal concept inspired by the warmth and rusticity of the Midwest, formed by executive chef Johnny Leach and pastry chef Helen Jo ...

A Louisville chef has been named a semifinalist for a prestigious award in the culinary world. Noam Bilizter, head chef at Meesh Meesh, has been named a James Beard Award semifinalist for best chef in ...

Gabriel Basso looks for fights both on the "The Night Agent" set and the kickboxing arena no matter what it does to his face. "I have other skills." ...

As the city's only urban creamery, Hill Valley Dairy provides customers a unique experience by producing cheese that is sold through a cheese shop and a new cheese bar, serving wine, beer and ...

Over the past couple of decades, people across the nation have been catching on to something that Omahans have known forever: Omaha has an awesome food culture.

The list of semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Chef and Restaurant Awards, which commemorate the work of chefs, restauranteurs, hospitality workers and, starting this year, honors outstanding bars ...

Gregory Leon, the owner of Amilinda, is one of eight Wisconsin chefs named to the James Beard semifinalist list ...

The James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards were established in 1990 and first awarded in 1991. They honor talent and achievement in the culinary arts.

Several Milwaukee chefs, restaurateurs and establishments are in the running for a prestigious James Beard Award this year.

Gregory León is once again in the running for a James Beard Award, this time as a semifinalist for Outstanding Chef.