James Beard Book Awards 2026: Professional and Restaurant
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Winner
The winner of this category.
- Winner · 2026

Cook Like A King: Recipes from My California Chinese Kitchen
Award wording: WinnerSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Winners | James Beard Foundation
Other recognized books
- Nominee · 2026
House of Nanking: Family Recipes from San Francisco's Favorite Chinese Restaurant
Award wording: NomineeSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Nominees
- Nominee · 2026
Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing
Award wording: NomineeSupporting source: The 2026 James Beard Media Award Nominees