The James Beard Foundation

Your seat at the most exciting national culinary series awaits! Tickets to Taste America events this February and March are now LIVE! Presented by Capital One, these extraordinary evenings bring you face-to-face with acclaimed chefs to hear the stories behind their signature dishes, and connect you with other food lovers in your community. Reserve your spot now: https://bit.ly/4fBf8hW (??: Max Flatow, Megan Swann, Fiasco Media, Rush Jagoe)

?? Attention culinary storytellers: there’s just over a week left to submit your entry to the 2025 Media Awards! Whether you're capturing the soul of a family recipe, investigating food systems, or documenting culinary innovation, there’s a books, broadcast media, or journalism category where your work can shine. Submit your entry or recommendation for the 2025 James Beard Awards? presented by Capital One by November 29, 2024: https://bit.ly/3Ohci5S (??: Huge Galdones, Jack Li, Getty/Jeff Schear)

Climate change isn’t just an environmental crisis—it’s an economic crisis affecting restaurant jobs, revenue, and food supply chains. Preserving the Inflation Reduction Act funding for climate-smart agriculture is desperately needed and will help independent restaurants and the farmers that supply them grapple with the impact of climate change. We were also gratified to see that the farm bill recognizes the importance of addressing food insecurity and promoting access to healthy and nutritious food for all Americans by strengthening SNAP. This program plays a crucial role in ensuring that children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities and others in need have access to the nutrition they need to thrive. The James Beard Foundation remains committed to advocating for federal policies that fight climate change, support independent restaurants, the farmers that supply them, and all Americans in need. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/40V3c6m

LAST CHANCE to take our survey before it closes tonight! Chefs, restaurant owners, and operators, we want to hear from you. Take it now: https://lnkd.in/eVWiftpH

Last month, 16 chefs inspired to become effective leaders in advocacy, sustainability, and food system change gathered for our 27th Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change? at Carnation Farms in Carnation, Washington. They exchanged learnings from their advocacy work to date, practiced developing issue-specific presentations for policy makers, and came together in the kitchen to prepare a collaborative meal as a community. Thank you to partners like YETI for their continued support of this impactful program. (??: Kyler Martin)

Mark your calendars! In just a few days, tickets go on sale for the final events of our Taste America culinary tour presented by Capital One! We’re bringing festival-style tastings and intimate dinners by the country’s best chefs to Nashville, San Francisco, Phoenix, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Antonio, and San Juan — and you won’t want to miss it! Check out key dates below: ?? November 18: Capital One presale begins for eligible Capital One cardholders, plus the opportunity to purchase access passes for special onsite perks, while supplies last. Terms apply. See link for details. ?? November 21: Early access tickets launch for JBF Patrons ?? November 22: Tickets available to all guests Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fJLmXY

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur looking to make smarter money moves in 2025 and beyond? Join our Financial Literacy Workshop for Women in NYC this January! Our two-day financial literacy workshop aims to provide women and nonbinary hospitality entrepreneurs (at all career stages) the training to achieve your financial goals. Swipe to read what previous attendees had to say about our workshop, and if you're feeling ready to make a move, buy tickets now: https://bit.ly/4epgSJB

?? Calling all independent restaurant workers! The James Beard Foundation is looking to hear from you. Take our 2024 State of the Independent Restaurant Industry Survey, presented in collaboration with Deloitte, as we gather insights from chefs, owners, and operators across the country about your experiences. Your responses are key to our annual State Industry Report, which aims to most accurately reflect the current business landscape of independent, chef-driven restaurants. Take our 10-minute survey: https://bit.ly/4emZpBM

Just FOUR days left to bid on unforgettable trips, exciting meals at acclaimed restaurants, private wine and spirits tastings, and more! Swipe for a preview of some of the irresistible auction lots below. Get a head start on your holiday shopping while giving back to the independent restaurant industry. Start bidding: https://bit.ly/3UzeKrK

It’s official: the 2024 James Beard Foundation auction is open ?? From now until November 8, bid on exciting travel and destinations, meals at renowned restaurants, VIP winery tours, luxury cookware and home goods, and more! Swipe to view just a few of the many incredible auction lots that we’re offering. Intrigued? Start Bidding for Good!: https://bit.ly/4fmXmOV