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How to Watch This Year’s James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards

Tune into the official livestream right here on June 5

James Beard Foundation president and coo Kris Moon, red carpet host Nilou Motamed, and red carpet host Frances Lam stand on a balcony above the crowd at the Lyric Opera.
From left: James Beard Foundation president and coo Kris Moon, red carpet host Nilou Motamed, and red carpet host Frances Lam
Screenshot from the official livestream

The James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards are happening now at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Eater is showcasing all the action day-of, as the exclusive host of the James Beard Foundation Awards livestream. Here’s everything you need to know about tuning in for the big night.

Watch: The James Beard Awards Livestream

2023 James Beard Awards livestream

For more real-time coverage of all the Beard Awards festivities, be sure to tune in to Eater’s Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments throughout the night, from the red carpet to the acceptance speeches to the food-filled after party.

This year’s ceremony for the Restaurant and Chef Awards — co-hosted by Eric Adjepong, Esther Choi, Gail Simmons, and Andrew Zimmern — will see winners crowned from the list of finalists announced last month, and will come on the heels of the foundation’s Media Awards (for which Eater earned six nominations) taking place Saturday, June 3, at 5 p.m. CDT. Happen to be in town? Check out our list of where and how to celebrate IRL in Chicago. See you there.

How to watch:

When: Monday, June 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. CDT

Where: Right here. Bookmark this very page and come back day-of for the exclusive livestream of all the awards action.

Disclosure: Some Vox Media staff members are part of the voting body for the James Beard Awards. Eater is partnering with the James Beard Foundation to livestream the awards in 2023. All editorial content is produced independently of the James Beard Foundation.