2026 James Beard Awards Send Off!
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Join us in celebrating the THREE CT James Beard finalists as they prepare to head off to Chicago for the 2026 James Beard Awards!
✨ Outstanding Chef: David Standridge of The Shipwright’s Daughter, Mystic
✨ Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program: The Port of Call, Mystic
✨ Best Chef Northeast: David DiStasi of Materia Ristorante, Bantam
Considered the Oscars of the culinary world, the James Beard Foundation Awards are the highest honor for American chefs and culinary professionals.
The James Beard Awards have recognized excellence across the hospitality industry since 1990, spotlighting the chefs, restaurants, and hospitality leaders shaping American cuisine. Connecticut talent has been consistently represented in recent years, proving the state’s culinary scene is a serious force on the national stage.
Winners will be announced at the Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on June 15, 2026, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
✨ Outstanding Chef: David Standridge of The Shipwright’s Daughter, Mystic
✨ Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program: The Port of Call, Mystic
✨ Best Chef Northeast: David DiStasi of Materia Ristorante, Bantam
Considered the Oscars of the culinary world, the James Beard Foundation Awards are the highest honor for American chefs and culinary professionals.
The James Beard Awards have recognized excellence across the hospitality industry since 1990, spotlighting the chefs, restaurants, and hospitality leaders shaping American cuisine. Connecticut talent has been consistently represented in recent years, proving the state’s culinary scene is a serious force on the national stage.
Winners will be announced at the Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on June 15, 2026, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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Mystic River Park, 28 Cottrell St,Mystic, Connecticut, United States
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Host or PublisherConnecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association
