All of Chicago’s Past James Beard Award Winners | Eater Chicago

"Rick Bayless’s (Outstanding Restaurant, 2007; Rick Bayless, Humanitarian of the Year, 1998; Outstanding Chef, 1995) name has become synonymous with Mexican cuisine and 30 years after it first opened, his flagship restaurant still operates at the consistently high level that diners have come to expect. Frontera focuses on a contemporary style of cooking driven by traditional ingredients. Bayless’ salsas, seasonings, and marinades have also been so popular that they’ve spawned a line of retail products, while the Frontera empire continues to expand with no sign of slowing down." - Naomi Waxman