Community-focused and independent restaurants are at the heart of every city, town, and village across America and the world. Through public events, industry programs, and philanthropic initiatives, the James Beard Foundation celebrates and supports restaurants at the forefront of culinary leadership. Help us create a more delicious, diverse, and sustainable food world by supporting our Good Food for Good® programs and events and helping keep restaurants Open for Good.  






Platform by JBF
Experience Platform by JBF through weekly chef-in residence events, exciting dinners, wine tastings, cooking demos, hands-on culinary classes, interactive exhibits, book signings, industry trainings, and more.



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Taste America
The James Beard Foundation’s 10th annual Taste America® culinary series, presented by Capital One, brings together chefs, special guests, and diners from across the country to celebrate the local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities.  

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JBF Greens
Greens events are for food lovers between the ages of 21 and 39. Greens get to discover the newest restaurants, chefs, and culinary trends, all while enjoying great food and drinks in NYC and Chicago.  

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Capital One® Access Passes
Capital One credit and debit cardholders have year-round access to exclusive events and benefits, extending through the Foundation’s entire platform of programs.  


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Beard House Events
Grounded in our mission of good food for good, these events highlight not only delicious food and drinks, but also the incredible participants behind JBF initiatives.  


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