"2023 James Beard Awards: Restaurants and Chefs to Watch in Chicago and Houston"

The James Beard Awards are taking place in Chicago, with the Restaurant and Chef awards happening on Monday night. The Chicago Tribune food team is providing live coverage of the event, with Chicagoans gracing the red carpet alongside prominent chefs and restaurateurs from across the country. Chicago already has one win locked down, with Emma Janzen and Toby Maloney winning a Media Award for their book "The Bartender's Manifesto." Several Chicago chefs and restaurants are nominated for awards, including Diana Dávila of Mi Tocaya Antojeria and Kasama's Tim Flores and Genie Kwon for Best Chef: Great Lakes regional category.