Some of the biggest names in food have descended on Chicago and they’re here for annual James Beard Foundation Awards Gala, often referred to as the “Oscars” of the food world. LeeAnn Trotter has the details.
Here's a look at the Illinois winners for the James Beard Awards that took place Monday night at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Best Chefs in America
Chefs who have set new or consistent standards of excellence in their respective regions. Eligible candidates may be from any kind of dining establishment and must have been working as a chef for at least five years with the three most recent years spent in the region.
Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH)
Abraham Conlon, Fat Rice, Chicago
2018 James Beard Foundation America’s Classics
Sun Wah
Local
Chicago, IL
Owners: Kelly Cheng, Laura Cheng and Michael Cheng
See the entire list at jamesbeard.org/awards.
