Forbes·3 min read·easy
What If The Best James Beard Awards Story Was In The Glass?
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Noel Burgess
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The 2026 James Beard Awards highlighted the growing importance of beverage programs, with bars and drink services receiving significant recognition alongside traditional culinary categories. Industry leaders emphasize that beverage service is now a core creative discipline rather than a secondary component of the dining experience.
Spirits The James Beard Awards Drinks Winners Redefine Dining In 2026 The James Beard Awards still look like America’s biggest night for chefs, but the 2026 drinks winners show how bars, wine service, cocktails and zero-proof pairings now shape dining. By Noel Burgess ,
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