One of the prominent culinary events of the year is heading to Chicago, and the industry is excited. With a vision of advancing culinary excellence, the event brings the industry community together.
Highlights
- On June 13, 2025, the 35th James Beard Awards events will begin.
- The winners of the Restaurant and Chef Awards will be revealed on June 16, 2025.
- Several events will celebrate cuisines across America during the week.
2025 James Beard Awards
The 2025 James Beard Awards bring together top names from the culinary industry for a week-long celebration. As the best culinary personalities gather at this event, a remarkable gathering begins. To achieve excellence and drive the country towards a better food system. The event not only honors those who have made a breakthrough, but also brings the message of achieving excellence.
Venue Details
The awards have arrived in Chicago and will soon be creating a culinary extravaganza in the city. As Chicago transforms to welcome the top names in the industry, along with chefs and connoisseurs, there is a feast waiting for all.
However, the real event is the awards ceremony that will end the event. Here are the venue and date details for visitors attending the event.
Where: Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
Date: June 16, 2025 (6:00 PM)
While the Restaurant and Chef Awards are the highlight, many other culinary events will take place. As Chicago wraps itself in this delightful atmosphere, visitors can enjoy the events taking place throughout the city.
Where: Multiple Venues
Date: June 13, 2025, to June 16, 2025
James Beard Awards Highlights
The James Beard Awards aren’t just about the culinary excellence in the industry. There is more to these awards, which is why they have been divided into three major categories. These three make up the highlights of the week, along with many others mentioned below:
- Restaurant and Chef Awards: The best in the nation’s culinary world are honored in the ceremony.
- Media Awards: This event honors food-related books, broadcasts, and journalism.
- Achievement Awards: This prestigious event honors those who have worked to bring a change in the industry.
- Culinary Spectacle: A culinary event like this cannot go without some tasting events, panel discussions, and more!
Event details are available online.
2025 James Beard Awards Major Categories
The James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards honor many talents in the industry. From honoring new faces in the industry to the best, these awards dedicate the night to the culinary world. While there are many categories, here are some of the most looked-forward-to winners of the night.
- Outstanding Restaurateur
- Outstanding Chef
- Outstanding Restaurant
- Emerging Chef
- Best New Restaurant
- Outstanding Bakery
- Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker
- Outstanding Hospitality
- Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- Outstanding Bar
- Best New Bar (New)
- Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service (New)
- Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service (New)
- Best Chefs (by region)
- America’s Classics
The complete list of categories and nominations is available online.
About the James Beard Awards
Established in the year 1990, the James Beard Awards aimed to honor the most prominent names in the culinary industry. Now, the awards have become one of he most prestigious honors in the industry. The awards are divided into three categories in the industry: restaurant and chef, media, and achievement awards. Only the best in the industry are honored with these awards, as they take home the medallion engraved with the awards’ insignia.
