Top Chef judge Gail Simmons Dishes on Chicago’s Food Scene @BeardFoundation
Top Chef judge Gail Simmons Dishes on Chicago’s Food Scene @BeardFoundation
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Gail Simmons, Top Chef judge, author, and host of the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards, shares what makes Chicago’s dining scene and chefs so great. Plus, she offers a sneak peek and takeaway from her forthcoming book, "Guesting".

Watch the full 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards on YouTube: youtu.be/w_1d7bTqvUA?si=80cez17kc1cOaBGi
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Top Chef judge Gail Simmons Dishes on Chicago’s Food Scene

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