The James Beard Awards are being handed out in Chicago Monday night to the best restaurants and chefs from around the country.Five local chefs and restaurants are nominated, including Galit in Lincoln Park for Outstanding restaurant and Kumiko in the West Loop for Outstanding Bar.

James Beard Awards ceremony on Monday night in Chicago, things weren't so golden for the Golden State. Despite the state's restaurants being named finalists in seven categories, only one California nominee went home with a medal,

Chef Brandon Chrostowski of Edwins challenged fellow culinary professionals to use their influence to create opportunities for those in need.