Five takeaways from the 2019 James Beard Awards

Plus, when will Americans learn to love chicken salt? | [View on the web]( CHEF'S SPECIAL [HERE IS THE FULL LIST OF JAMES BEARD AWARDS 2019 WINNERS]( Congratulations to all the chef and restaurant winners. [JBF winners]( Illustration by Eater Entrée [Five major takeaways from the 2019 James Beard Awards]( This year gave us a glimpse into what may be a new baseline for the awards. [How AriZona iced tea became the hypebeast’s drink of choice]( The colors and patterns of the can regularly cycle through the fashion and restaurant worlds. [When will Americans learn to love chicken salt?]( Sprinkling this essential Australian seasoning on your fries is a fast-pass to flavor country. [For more recommendations and pro dining tips — sometimes thoughtful, sometimes weird — sign up for Eater’s newsletter, ‘The Move.’]( [Katy Perry made a convincing hamburger at the Met Gala]( Never one to be outdone in the bonkers attire category, Katy Perry showed up to the Met Gala after-party as a hamburger. [Watch Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel mock the Starbucks cup on Game of Thrones]( Colbert says it’s “the biggest anachronism in popular fantasy since Gollum’s Big Gulp.” [Michelin announces 2019 stars for Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo]( There are just three new starred restaurants in the guide. toast of the town [NEW YORK CITY’S 30 MOST ICONIC DISHES]( From premium pastrami on rye to spicy cumin lamb noodles, there’s plenty to indulge in. [Sign up for the Eater NY newsletter for more local dining news, guides, and maps.]( [noodle]( Photo by Nick Solares/Eater EYE CANDY [WATCH: WHAT IS THE BEST KNIFE SHARPENER UNDER $200?]( [knife]( GIF: Esther Choi/Daniel Geneen/James Barry/Ian McNulty/Jay Simms Did a friend [forward]( you this email? [Subscribe now to get Eater in your inbox](. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Manage your [email preferences](, or [unsubscribe]( to stop receiving emails from Eater. Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved.