The winners at the 2019 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago on Monday proved that last year’s results were no fluke. Inclusivity would appear to be the new normal for the James Beard Awards, less than a year after the organization announced rule changes to diversify its powerful committees that help decide the nominees. (best chef, South). Mashama Bailey of the Grey in Savannah was named best chef in the Southeast. Watch @chefkwame accept the 2019 Rising Star Chef Award #jbfa pic.twitter.com/1A3BCyvPn6 — James Beard Foundation (@beardfoundation) May 7, 2019Also among the honorees was Patrick O’Connell, the five-time James Beard Award winner and the chef/owner behind Inn at Little Washington, which earned its third Michelin star last year.

Source: Washington Post May 07, 2019 19:38 UTC