It's been a long four years for Bay Area chefs, bartenders and restaurateurs at the annual James Beard Awards - but after a ...

California restaurants, chefs earned top honors at the 2026 James Beard Awards, with San Francisco establishments featuring prominently.

Los Angeles’ restaurant scene had a big night at the 2026 James Beard Awards, with some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs ...

California eateries and wine destinations dominated this year's coveted awards.

Bill Esparza is a James Beard award-winning food journalist, author of LA Mexicano, and onscreen food television personality covering food in United States and Latin America. A new generation of ...