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James Beard Foundation names Damarr Brown of Virtue restaurant in Chicago ‘Emerging Chef,’ and Kann in Portland, Ore., ‘Best New Restaurant’James Beard Foundation names Damarr Brown of Virtue restaurant in Chicago ‘Emerging Chef,’ and Kann in Portland, Ore., ‘Best New Restaurant’

Philadelphia wins two national awards and three regional chefs are Thai

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jun 6, 2023

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How the changed Beard awards are impacting the industry How the changed Beard awards are impacting the industry

Jun 5, 2023

Controversy looms on the eve of the Beard Awards Controversy looms on the eve of the Beard Awards

Jun 2, 2023

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10 food trends at the National Restaurant Association Show 10 food trends at the National Restaurant Association Show

May 23, 2023

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By streamlining their menus, restaurant operators do more with less By streamlining their menus, restaurant operators do more with less

May 12, 2023

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Chefs on the Move: A new gig for Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis Chefs on the Move: A new gig for Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis

May 12, 2023

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The latest trendy meatless alternative

The latest trendy meatless alternative

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Mushrooms trend as a meat alternative on restaurant menus

Mushrooms trend as a meat alternative on restaurant menus

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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MenuMasters celebration to change its format

MenuMasters celebration to change its format

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Chefs on the move: New positions at restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice operations across the country

Chefs on the move: New positions at restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice operations across the country

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

The Beard Foundation has made great changes to their Restaurant and Chef Awards, and they might suffer for it

The Beard Foundation has made great changes to their Restaurant and Chef Awards, and they might suffer for it

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

James Beard Foundation names nominees for 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards

James Beard Foundation names nominees for 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Celebrity chef Frances Tariga to debut Trust Bae, a restaurant focused on empowering women

Celebrity chef Frances Tariga to debut Trust Bae, a restaurant focused on empowering women

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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How Chick-fil-A’s Cauliflower Sandwich came to life

How Chick-fil-A’s Cauliflower Sandwich came to life

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Independent Restaurants

New York City’s newest food hall features lineup focused on female, BIPOC vendors

New York City’s newest food hall features lineup focused on female, BIPOC vendors

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Slapfish founder Andrew Gruel starts over again with another restaurant

Slapfish founder Andrew Gruel starts over again with another restaurant

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

James Beard Foundation announces Restaurant & Chef Awards semifinalists

James Beard Foundation announces Restaurant & Chef Awards semifinalists

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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The newest chef-driven competitor in the plant-based war

The newest chef-driven competitor in the plant-based war

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

How a local grain became the star ingredient of the stand-out pita at Gavin Kaysen’s latest restaurant

How a local grain became the star ingredient of the stand-out pita at Gavin Kaysen’s latest restaurant

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Independent Restaurants

Michelin-starred chef Amanda Cohen enters the plant-based burger wars

Michelin-starred chef Amanda Cohen enters the plant-based burger wars

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Independent Restaurants

Charlie Mitchell — the first Black Michelin-starred chef in New York City — on leading the way in the world of fine-dining

Charlie Mitchell — the first Black Michelin-starred chef in New York City — on leading the way in the world of fine-dining

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Independent Restaurants

Chef Jose Garces expands Buena Onda taqueria

Chef Jose Garces expands Buena Onda taqueria

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chris Shepherd announces departure from Underbelly Hospitality

Chris Shepherd announces departure from Underbelly Hospitality

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

The Lee Initiative and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice launch second year of grants

The Lee Initiative and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice launch second year of grants

NRN editors discuss the cult of celebrity chefs, the Wendyverse, Chipotle’s new walk-up windows, Panera’s new format

NRN editors discuss the cult of celebrity chefs, the Wendyverse, Chipotle’s new walk-up windows, Panera’s new format

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Take a look at the winners of the 2022 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards

Take a look at the winners of the 2022 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Mashama Bailey, Edgar Rico and Owamni restaurant win top honors at James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards

Mashama Bailey, Edgar Rico and Owamni restaurant win top honors at James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Thomas Keller has a legacy of excellence and mentorship

Thomas Keller has a legacy of excellence and mentorship

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Hear from Marcus Samuelsson on his new restaurant at Yankee Stadium

Hear from Marcus Samuelsson on his new restaurant at Yankee Stadium

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Chefs on the move: Springtime appointments across the country

Chefs on the move: Springtime appointments across the country

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Shenarri Freeman makes soul food that is vegan and healthful at Cadence

Shenarri Freeman makes soul food that is vegan and healthful at Cadence

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Alexander Smalls raises awareness of the diversity of African cuisines

Alexander Smalls raises awareness of the diversity of African cuisines

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jose Garces shares the spotlight with emerging chefs

Jose Garces shares the spotlight with emerging chefs

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Chad Houser gives formerly incarcerated youths a path to stability

Chad Houser gives formerly incarcerated youths a path to stability

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Shirley Chung uses NFTs to build a community and promote her restaurant

Shirley Chung uses NFTs to build a community and promote her restaurant

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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