Chicago /// Attend The 2025 James Beard Awards

Richy Petrina ‘01 is delighted to support the Cornell Hotel Society with the following experience: Join me at – and let me be your host for – The 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards, to be held in Chicago on Monday, June 16, 2025.

That’s right Hotelies… let’s get dressed up and go out for a memorable foodie night out. The first stop is the 3-hour exciting awards ceremony at the Lyric Opera where the year’s winners are announced.

The second stop is the celebratory reception at Chicago Union Station – where dozens of the country’s most amazing chefs will be cooking up delicious bites. Food, drink, and gracious hospitality will be provided by your host, who will be purchasing this ticket for you.

__ The awards ceremony will be held in Chicago on Monday, June 16, 2025

__ The experience will begin at 6pm and end around midnight

__ Attire: Black tie, with cool & comfy shoes