3 CT Nominees at 2026 James Beard Awards
Three Connecticut talents are making waves as 2026 James Beard Awards Nominees!
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Outstanding Chef: David Standridge of The Shipwright’s Daughter, Mystic
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Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program: The Port of Call, Mystic
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Best Chef Northeast: David DiStasi of Materia Ristorante, Bantam
The James Beard Awards have recognized excellence across the hospitality industry since 1990, spotlighting the chefs, restaurants, and hospitality leaders shaping American cuisine. Connecticut talent has been consistently represented in recent years, proving the state’s culinary scene is a serious force on the national stage.
Winners will be announced at the Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on June 15, 2026, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Huge congratulations, all!