Philadelphia Takes Home Most James Beard Awards For Best Restaurants, Chefs

The James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards were announced at a gala in Chicago on June 5, and Philadelphia chefs and restaurants walked away with the most amount of recognition. According to the foundation, these awards “celebrate culinary excellence across a range of experiences, from fine-dining establishments to casual gems, and emerging talents to established leaders.” With a total of 22 categories, the Restaurant and Chef Awards highlight people and places spread out across the US. There are regional awards, like Best Chef: Great Lakes — which includes chefs...