Welcome to the Official JBF Awards Blog

For the food world, the Beard Awards marks one of the most exciting nights of the year. With so much going on (red carpet arrivals, acceptance speeches, backstage moments, thousands of guests, gala reception, after parties) we’ve invited a team of guest bloggers, each with a unique perspective on the food industry, to help us bring the behind-the-scenes activities and poignant moments to you. Check back here throughout the night for updates about winners, video from the red carpet, and commentary from Savory Cities, The Paupered Chef, Snack, Dr. Vino, Julie Powell, and James Beard Foundation editors.