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2026 James Beard Awards Predictions

Starting Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM

Put your culinary knowledge to the test! Predict the winners of the 2026 James Beard Awards, taking place June 13–15, 2026 in Chicago. From Best New Restaurant to Outstanding Chef, see if you can pick the best in the biz before the envelope is opened.

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Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM

Who will win Outstanding Chef?

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Gilberto CetinaHolbox, Los Angeles, CA
Niki Nakayaman/naka, Los Angeles, CA
Josh NiernbergBin 707 Foodbar, Grand Junction, CO
David StandridgeThe Shipwright's Daughter, Mystic, CT
Michael TuskQuince, San Francisco, CA
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Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM

Who will win Outstanding Restaurateur?

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Srijith Gopinathan & Ayesha ThaparCal-India Collective, CA
Meherwan Irani & Molly IraniChai Pani Restaurant Group, Asheville, NC
Donald Link & Stephen StryjewskiLink Restaurant Group, New Orleans, LA
Hugo Ortega & Tracy VaughtH Town Restaurant Group, Houston, TX
Dana StreetFore Street, Scales, Standard Baking Co., Portland, ME
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Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM

Which restaurant will win Outstanding Restaurant?

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The Catbird SeatNashville, TN
The Four HorsemenBrooklyn, NY
KalayaPhiladelphia, PA
MixtliSan Antonio, TX
ViciaSt. Louis, MO
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Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM

Which restaurant will win Best New Restaurant?

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1033 OmakaseMilwaukee, WI
Agnes and ShermanHouston, TX
AnjinKansas City, MO
EmmettPhiladelphia, PA
KiLos Angeles, CA
LeiNew York, NY
Maison Bar à VinsWashington, D.C.
MerciCharleston, SC
RobinSt. Louis, MO
TambaLas Vegas, NV
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Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM

Who will win Emerging Chef?

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Fátima JuárezKomal, Los Angeles, CA
E.J. LagasseEmeril's, New Orleans, LA
Rasheeda PurdieRamen by Ra, New York, NY
Bailey SullivanMonteverde Restaurant & Pastificio, Chicago, IL
Adrian TorresMaximo, West University Place, TX
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Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM

Which bakery will win Outstanding Bakery?

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CulturedSister Bay, WI
Fire Island Rustic BakeshopAnchorage, AK
Super Secret Ice CreamBethlehem, NH
Weltons Tiny BakeshopCharleston, SC
Wild CrumbBozeman, MT

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