The James Beard Foundation

A perfect night of eating for Elmer Dulla, the chef behind viral Guamanian restaurant @familyfriend20671 and our TasteTwenty pick for Seattle: 1. Cherry blossom soft serve or another seasonal flavor 2. Seafood spaghetti with langoustine and prawn 3. Mushroom–allium pizza, add on the housemade hot honey and Calabrian chili crisp 4. A tequila–passionfruit nightcap 🍴 Where's he going? Get all his Seattle spots here: https://brnw.ch/21wWIy5

Calling all independent restaurant workers: we want to hear from you! Take our 2025 State of the Independent Restaurant Industry Survey, in collaboration with Deloitte. This 10-minute survey will help us gather insights from chefs, owners, and operators across the country. Your responses are key to our annual State of the Industry Report, which aims to accurately reflect the current business landscape of independent, chef-driven restaurants. Take the 10-minute survey: https://brnw.ch/21wVZH5

The buñuelos at Pascual, the modern Mexican restaurant from TasteTwenty chefs Isabel Coss and Matt Conroy, are a must-try when you're in D.C. But what about the dishes the husband-and-wife duo can't live without? 🍴 Find out where to get Gruyère dumplings, daikon fritters, and D.C.'s best Korean fried chicken: https://brnw.ch/21wWwd3

Beyoncé-approved chicken and waffles, a hidden gem burger stand, and the best happy hour in H-Town. Ope Amosu, the Houston-raised chef/owner of ChòpnBlọk, knows all the best places to eat out in the city. Now you can, too. 🎟️ Discover Houston's culinary best below and get your tix to Taste America: Houston presented by Capital One! https://brnw.ch/21wWk8N (📸: StuffBenEats, Arturo Olmos)

Calling all chefs, beverage professionals, food industry leaders, creators, and more: the open call for entries and recommendations for the 2026 James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One is open until November 21! Whether you’re submitting your own entry or recommending your favorite neighborhood restaurant, we want to hear from YOU—who deserves to be the next James Beard Award winner? Learn more about the entry process, 2026 Awards programs, and more: https://brnw.ch/21wWg8j

ICYMI, we're hosting an event series, Fueling the Future of Our Industry presented by Lavazza, that will offer food and beverage professionals opportunities to learn and connect through panels, structured networking events, and thought-provoking conversations. Our next panel discussion will explore how industry leaders have successfully created resilient business models amidst persistent challenges and constant change. Register for our free event: https://brnw.ch/21wW3IK

‼️ Only a few weeks left until the ultimate celebration of food, wine, culture, and community at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ! On October 15-19, join 300+ chefs, winemakers, mixologists, and culinary icons for delicious events in the historic Seaport. From grand tastings and demos hosted by Marcus Samuelsson to intimate dinners at the historic Beard House with James Beard Award winners Chintan Pandya and Vijay Kumar of Unapologetic Foods, NYCWFF has something for everyone. The James Beard Foundation is honored to be one of the beneficiaries of this year's festival. 🎟️ Buy tickets now!: https://brnw.ch/21wW1t3

Calling all independent restaurant workers: we want to hear from you! Take our 2025 State of the Independent Restaurant Industry Survey, in collaboration with Deloitte. This 10-minute survey will help us gather insights from chefs, owners, and operators across the country. Your responses are key to our annual State of the Industry Report, which aims to accurately reflect the current business landscape of independent, chef-driven restaurants. Take the 10-minute survey: https://brnw.ch/21wVZH5

TasteTwenty chef Nicole Cabrera Mills serves up vibrant, seafood-centric flavors as chef de cuisine of James Beard Award–winning Pêche in New Orleans. Ahead of her Taste America event presented by Capital One, she shared her favorite spots for bold cuisine in the Big Easy. Uni hand rolls, anyone? 🦐 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wVVhD 🎟️ Limited tix to Taste America: New Orleans available: https://brnw.ch/21wVVhE

Exciting news for Capital One cardholders: A Taste of the James Beard Awards® is back! This national dining series tells the story of select 2025 James Beard Award winners and nominees through specialty multi-course menus and Q&As with the chefs behind the plate. Curated in partnership with JBF exclusively for Capital One cardholders, the series brings the James Beard Awards® to you with upcoming events at Galit (Chicago), Alma Fonda Fina (Denver), Semma (New York), and Mita (Washington, D.C.). Learn more and reserve your spot today, terms apply: https://brnw.ch/21wVM85 (📸: Eliesa Johnson, Natalie Black, Jack Li/Galdones Photography, Shawn Campbell, Jeff Schear)