James Beard Awards opens nationwide search for its host city. Chicago plans to make its case

The James Beard Foundation has launched a nationwide search for the future destination of the James Beard Awards, leaving Chicago’s role as the host city in question. The foundation announced Wednesday that it will allow U.S. cities to compete to present the prestigious culinary ceremony from 2029 to 2033. The process begins with a "request for information" phase, open now through Aug. 7, and will be followed by a request for proposals. Chicago, which has welcomed the awards since 2015, will…