Chicago took home three awards on Monday night at the 35th annual James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards, including Kumiko for Outstanding Bar, Noah Sandoval of Oriole for Best Chef: Great Lakes, and Lem’s Bar-B-Q for America’s Classics (an honor announced in February).

Arjav Ezekiel's win represents the first time an Austin restaurant professional has won the prestigious national James Beard Foundation award for

Chicago took home a big win at this year's James Beard Awards. A cocktail bar heavily inspired by Japanese techniques, style, and spirits won Outstanding Bar.