Food Industry

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Experienced restaurateur in their 50s confidently overseeing a bustling, elegant restaurant, embodying successful culinary entrepreneurship.

Starting a restaurant in your 50s? Your experience is your biggest asset.

In a sector notorious for high failure rates, the number of first-time restaurateurs over 50 has quietly risen by 15% in the last five years, often driven by a quest for passion over pure profit, acco

Ryo Hashimoto·July 16, 2026

Diverse group of chefs working diligently in a professional kitchen, symbolizing the recognition of varied culinary talents.

The Pantry

Chicago Chefs Shine Among 2026 James Beard Nominees

Suresh Sundas, the first-ever Nepali nominee for a James Beard Award, embodies a significant shift: the culinary world's most prestigious honors now recognize groundbreaking, diverse voices.

Siobhan O'Connell·June 10, 2026

A beautifully organized pantry with a calendar showing the Bon Appétit Pantry Awards 2026 submission deadline has passed.

The Pantry

Bon Appétit's 2026 Pantry Awards: Submissions Closed

For brands hoping to submit to the 2026 Bon Appétit Pantry Awards, the submission window officially closed on May 31, 2026, according to Bon Appétit .

Siobhan O'Connell·June 2, 2026