James Beard

Several Chicago chefs and restaurants were nominated across a handful of categories this year, but only one nominee took home an award.

Called the Oscars of the food world, the James Beard Awards – a celebration of the best chefs, restaurants and artisans – returned Monday after a two-year hiatus. NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky reports.

The James Beard Awards are staying in Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Monday.

A look at the list of nominees for the James Beard Awards, set to take place in Chicago May 7.

A look at the list of nominees for the James Beard Awards, set to take place in Chicago May 7.

10 Chicago restaurants and chefs are in competition for the “Oscars of the food world.”

A slice of the nation’s top 101 pizza restaurants belongs to the Chicago area, according to a new list from The Daily Meal.

Sometimes a fan wants more than just a hot dog or a beer at a baseball game, and the Chicago Cubs are acknowledging that need to feed as they welcome some of the top chefs in the city to Wrigley Field.

The James Beard Awards, which honors chefs and other leads in the food and dining industry named for the famed cookbook author, were hosted Monday night in Chicago at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Winners of the James Beard Awards were announced Monday–with a pairing of local talent on the menu.

Nominees for the James Beard Awards were announced Wednesday–with a slew of local talent on the menu.