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Chef accepting a James Beard Award trophy on stage, with a backdrop suggesting a shift in culinary leadership from New York to Chicago and Calgary.
The Garden Patch

2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Nominees Reported

New York's Atomix, last year's top-ranked restaurant, plummeted to seventh place in the 2026 James Beard regional awards, making way for unexpected culinary leaders from Chicago and Calgary.

David Begay·May 30, 2026