O’Hare spotlights James Beard Foundation’s Chicago foodie guide

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O’Hare spotlights James Beard Foundation’s Chicago foodie guide

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By Sky Industry News

Jun 19, 2025

O'Hare International Airport has announced its collaboration with the James Beard Foundation to highlight a comprehensive Chicago foodie guide. This guide features essential dining spots across the city and at both O'Hare and Midway airports, aiming to provide travelers with access to top culinary destinations from arrival to departure.

In celebration of the James Beard Awards on June 16, O'Hare Airport partnered with HMSHost to launch the JBF@ORD Chef Series. According to Eater, this series has featured renowned chefs such as Rick Bayless, Carlos Gaytán, Yanni Sanchez, and Juan Gutierrez. Travelers passing through Terminals 1 and 3 have had the opportunity to sample their signature dishes live, experiencing everything from cooking demonstrations to book signings, effectively bringing a slice of Chicago’s food culture into the terminals.

Eater reports that with over 270 restaurants and shops across both O’Hare and Midway airports, locally inspired food is easily accessible for visitors. O’Hare has been recognized as one of the top airport dining destinations in the United States due to pop-up food festivals, chef-driven counters like Tortas Frontera, and full-service venues featuring menus from Chicago favorites.

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The 2025 James Beard Awards returned to Chicago on June 16 for a sold-out event at the Lyric Opera. According to a press release, this event honored the nation’s top culinary and hospitality talent in an evening attended by over 1,500 guests. As part of these citywide festivities, Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports played a significant role as presenting partners. They spotlighted the city’s vibrant food scene for both locals and travelers by launching a curated dining guide featuring top restaurants across Chicago and standout airport eateries. This initiative ensures guests can savor award-worthy flavors from touchdown to takeoff while reinforcing Chicago's reputation as a world-class dining destination.

O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is among the busiest and most connected airports globally. Located on Chicago's northwest side, it serves as a major hub for domestic and international travel. The airport is renowned for its extensive amenities, award-winning dining options, and critical role in global aviation.