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Portland Misses Beard Awards Bid | Portland News
Portland’s bid to host the James Beard Awards — the Oscars of the food world — fell short, despite being the hometown of the chef the foundation honors. While Chicago wraps up its decade-long hosting role, Portland’s Travel Portland team led a spirited campaign to bring the ceremony back to where it all began, aiming to celebrate James Beard’s legacy and elevate the local food scene. Though the foundation hasn’t revealed why Portland didn’t advance, the decision keeps the process fair as they prepare to announce a new host city in early 2027. Meanwhile, a major culinary milestone is still…
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