Where to Eat in Chicago, From Touchdown to Takeoff
Chicago will host the James Beard Awards on June 15, attracting culinary professionals from across the country. The event celebrates the best chefs, restaurateurs, authors, and journalists in the food industry. Attendees can explore top dining spots at O'Hare and Midway Airports, as well as popular restaurants throughout the city.
- ▪The James Beard Awards recognize excellence in the culinary arts.
- ▪O'Hare and Midway Airports feature over 270 restaurants and shops.
- ▪Publican Tavern offers seasonal dishes in Terminal 3 of O'Hare Airport.
- ▪Tallboy Taco provides grab-and-go meals at Midway Airport.
- ▪Kasama serves a unique Filipino tasting menu in the Ukrainian Village.
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Partner Content FromThis advertising content was produced in collaboration between Vox Creative and our sponsor, without involvement from Vox Media editorial staff.Kristen MendiolaWhere to Eat in Chicago, From Touchdown to TakeoffHeading to the city for the James Beard Awards? We’ve got you covered.by Ariel KanterUpdated May 20, 2026, 7:50 PM UTCFacebookLinkOn June 15, the culinary world will descend on Chicago for the James Beard Awards. For the uninitiated, this esteemed ceremony, hosted by the James Beard Foundation, recognizes the country’s best chefs, restaurateurs, authors, and journalists — the people dedicated to cooking, sharing, and celebrating life’s greatest pleasure: food.Whether you’ve just landed at O’Hare or Midway Airports in preparation for the event, are looking for a…
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