James Beard Award winners for 2026 are here. A Rhode Island cocktail bar won Best New Bar, a Boznian chef won Best Chef in the Midwest and much more.
Adrienne Mitchel is a Food Editor at Embarcadero Media. As the Peninsula Foodist, she passionately explores various aspects of the food industry, including food manufacturing, production, safety, and sustainability, while also delving into beverage production and trends. Adrienne's work has been featured in notable publications such as Palo Alto Weekly, Los Altos Town Crier, and Mountain View Voice, among others.














