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2026 James Beard Awards Predictions
Final scoresPut 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.
Winners
1 of 6
Who will win Outstanding Chef?
Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsGilberto CetinaHolbox, Los Angeles, CA
+1
Niki Nakayaman/naka, Los Angeles, CA
+1
Josh NiernbergBin 707 Foodbar, Grand Junction, CO
+1
David StandridgeThe Shipwright's Daughter, Mystic, CT
+1
Michael TuskCorrectQuince, San Francisco, CA
+1
2 of 6
Who will win Outstanding Restaurateur?
Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsSrijith Gopinathan & Ayesha ThaparCal-India Collective, CA
+1
Meherwan Irani & Molly IraniChai Pani Restaurant Group, Asheville, NC
+1
Donald Link & Stephen StryjewskiLink Restaurant Group, New Orleans, LA
+1
Hugo Ortega & Tracy VaughtH Town Restaurant Group, Houston, TX
+1
Dana StreetCorrectFore Street, Scales, Standard Baking Co., Portland, ME
+1
3 of 6
Which restaurant will win Outstanding Restaurant?
Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsThe Catbird SeatNashville, TN
+1
The Four HorsemenBrooklyn, NY
+1
KalayaCorrectPhiladelphia, PA
+1
MixtliSan Antonio, TX
+1
ViciaSt. Louis, MO
+1
4 of 6
Which restaurant will win Best New Restaurant?
Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM
Pick the correct answer.
Points1033 OmakaseMilwaukee, WI
+1
Agnes and ShermanHouston, TX
+1
AnjinKansas City, MO
+1
EmmettPhiladelphia, PA
+1
KiLos Angeles, CA
+1
LeiCorrectNew York, NY
+1
Maison Bar à VinsWashington, D.C.
+1
MerciCharleston, SC
+1
RobinSt. Louis, MO
+1
TambaLas Vegas, NV
+1
5 of 6
Who will win Emerging Chef?
Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsFátima JuárezKomal, Los Angeles, CA
+1
E.J. LagasseEmeril's, New Orleans, LA
+1
Rasheeda PurdieRamen by Ra, New York, NY
+1
Bailey SullivanMonteverde Restaurant & Pastificio, Chicago, IL
+1
Adrian TorresCorrectMaximo, West University Place, TX
+1
6 of 6
Which bakery will win Outstanding Bakery?
Jun 15 @ 12:00 AM
Pick the correct answer.
PointsCulturedSister Bay, WI
+1
Fire Island Rustic BakeshopAnchorage, AK
+1
Super Secret Ice CreamBethlehem, NH
+1
Weltons Tiny BakeshopCharleston, SC
+1
Wild CrumbCorrectBozeman, MT
+1
Game chat
Results: Who will win Emerging Chef?
Adrian Torres
Results: Which bakery will win Outstanding Bakery?
Wild Crumb
Results: Which restaurant will win Outstanding Restaurant?
Kalaya
Results: Which restaurant will win Best New Restaurant?
Lei
Results: Who will win Outstanding Restaurateur?
Dana Street
Results: Who will win Outstanding Chef?
Michael Tusk
Losers League 5 months ago
Need to bookmark this one and turn it into a food tour
Oh man, can you imagine?