This L.A. chef was just named the best in California by the James Beard Foundation
Key takeaways
- On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.
- At a ceremony held in Chicago, three of L.A.’s nine nominees won: Kato for outstanding wine and other beverages; Dave Beran for best chef in California; and Providence for outstanding hospitality.
- Earlier this year, the foundation announced that the Serving Spoon in Inglewood received an America’s classics award, and L.A. chef Nancy Silverton was named recipient of a lifetime achievement award.
Chef Dave Beran at Pasjoli in 2019. (Allison Zaucha / For The Times) By Stephanie Breijo Staff Writer Follow June 15, 2026 8:42 PM PT 8 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.
At a ceremony held in Chicago, three of L.A.’s nine nominees won: Kato for outstanding wine and other beverages; Dave Beran for best chef in California; and Providence for outstanding hospitality. In addition, local nonprofits were recognized.