{"id":414683,"date":"2023-05-22T14:44:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T19:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=414683"},"modified":"2023-05-23T10:13:25","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T15:13:25","slug":"celebrate-the-best-of-the-culinary-world-at-2023-james-beard-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/celebrate-the-best-of-the-culinary-world-at-2023-james-beard-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Best of the Culinary World at 2023 James Beard Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chicago will celebrate\u00a0the arrival of the 2023\u00a0James Beard Awards<\/a>\u00ae presented by Capital One\u00a0from Friday, June 2 through Monday, June 5\u00a0with a weekend of intimate and large-scale events, including concerts, special collaborations, education sessions, and much more.<\/p>\n

The James Beard Awards, considered to be among the nation\u2019s most prestigious honors, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.<\/p>\n

Co-hosts\u00a0Choose Chicago<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Illinois Restaurant Association<\/a>\u00a0champion\u00a0the city\u2019s vibrant hospitality community throughout the year, but this weekend provides a particularly proud moment.<\/p>\n

Open to the public, 2023 festivities include:<\/p>\n

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A Welcome to Chicago Concert<\/a><\/h2>\n

Judson & Moore – Judson & Moore Distillery, 3057 N Rockwell St, Bldg 5, Chicago, IL 60618<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHEN<\/strong>: Friday, June. 2, 8 p.m. \u2013 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Judson & Moore kicks off Awards weekend with a special \u201cWelcome to Chicago\u201d concert in their tasting room. The event will showcase some of the most exciting things coming out of Chicago right now, including artist Michelle Billingsley\u2019s newest album, award-winning whiskeys from Judson & Moore, and the city\u2019s favorite tacos from Big Star. Enjoy a night of live music, dancing, creative libations, and delicious food.<\/p>\n

Cocktails and bites will be available for purchase. Whiskey lovers will also have the opportunity to join a distillery tour at 4 p.m. to learn more about Judson & Moore\u2019s signature spirits and distilling process. Tour tickets can be purchased for $25.<\/p>\n

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Pizzeria Beddia Pop-Up<\/a><\/h2>\n

RPM Events, 317 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHEN:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, June 3, 12 p.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Hey pizza lovers, get ready for an exciting pop-up! RPM Events is welcoming Chef Joe Beddia of Pizzeria Beddia, the famous Philly pizza joint named Best Pizza in America by\u00a0Bon Appetit<\/em> magazine, for a special three-course menu available for one day only. The menu includes family-style starters such as Cantabrian Anchovies, Caesar Salad, and more; a second course featuring a variety of signature pies; and soft serve for dessert. Each course will be paired with wines selected by the award-winning RPM Sommelier Team. This one-day-only pop-up is $95 plus tax.<\/p>\n

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Coffee Talk: An Industry Roundtable on Mental Health in Hospitality<\/h2>\n

Sparrow Coffee Roastery, 2040 West Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHEN<\/strong>: Saturday, June 3, 1 p.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Presented by Hope for the Day & The Graceful Ordinary Moderated by Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods. Hope for The Day, a nonprofit organization empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention, joins restaurant partners Chris & Megan Curren of The Graceful Ordinary to present an informative discussion and roundtable on the importance of mental health in the restaurant and hospitality space. The coffee chat will kick off with a reception including a tasting of some of Sparrow\u2019s rare and exotic blends + some light food from Chef Curren and The Graceful Ordinary.<\/p>\n

RSVP for the event here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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JBF Session: Food Access & Sustainable Communities<\/a><\/h2>\n

Kendall College at National Louis University, 2nd Floor Atrium, 122 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60603<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHEN<\/strong>: Saturday, June 3, 1:30 p.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

A sustainable community is defined by its ability to manage its human, natural, and financial capital to meet current needs, while ensuring adequate resources for future generations. Equitable food access is a key feature of this model, but what happens when the human capital is unable to sustain itself? In this discussion, chefs and activists address this challenge, what drives it, and their own solutions toward a better future, while investing in the present. Moderated by Colleen Vincent, Vice President of Community, James Beard Foundation. Panelists include:<\/p>\n