Fine Dining

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Chef's hands carefully plating an artistic dish in a professional kitchen, representing the 2026 James Beard Award nominees.

James Beard Award Nominees 2026 Showcase Emerging Culinary Stars

Chef Travis Herbert, a finalist for best chef in the Mountain Region, embodies a shift in the 2026 James Beard Awards, which are increasingly recognizing culinary excellence beyond traditional coastal

Santiago Vargas·May 30, 2026

Elegant dining room at The Weston hotel in Vermont, featuring farm-fresh ingredients and a view of the hotel's own farm.

Restaurants

The Weston hotel sets Vermont farm-to-table standard in 2026

At The Weston hotel in Vermont, 90% of the produce for its acclaimed Left Bank restaurant comes directly from its own farm during peak season, a level of self-sufficiency rarely seen in fine dining.

Alex Chen·May 28, 2026