Three Chicago chefs nominated for 2026 James Beard awards

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three Chicago chefs are nominated for the James Beard awards, one of the restaurant industry's highest honors.

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Norman Fenton of "Cariño" is one of the nominees for Best Chef of the Great Lakes.

Jacob Potashnick of Feld is also nominated in that category.

Bailey Sullivan of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio was nominated for Emerging Chef.

The winners will be announced in Chicago in June.

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