Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic nominees Cybille St. Aude-Tate and Omar Tate, chef/owners of Honeysuckle in Philadelphia, credit their success to leading with honesty and trusting their community. They take pride in celebrating Black joy and Black foodways by telling the stories of the people behind the food, recipes, and ingredients.

Watch the full 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards on YouTube: youtu.be/w_1d7bTqvUA?si=80cez17kc1cOaBGi