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Will the 2026 James Beard Outstanding Bar winner be a first-time winner of any JBF award?
The Beards have rewarded the same handful of programs across multiple categories. A first-timer signals a real category shift.
Closes
June 14, 2026
Resolves
June 15, 2026
Source
James Beard Foundation award archive
Judge
Jason Littrell
Resolution criteria
Resolves YES if the venue receiving the 2026 JBF Outstanding Bar award has never previously won any James Beard Foundation Restaurant or Chef award in any prior year. Resolves NO if the venue has won any prior JBF award.
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