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James Beard 'Foodie Oscars' Delivers On The Red Carpet (PHOTOS)

 James Beard Red Carpet 2016
James Beard Red Carpet 2016
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THE LOOP — The fashion stakes weren't quite as high as New York's Met Gala or even the White House Correspondents' "Nerd Prom," but the country's top culinary talent (and their dates) came dressed to impress at Monday night's James Beard Awards, held at the Lyric Opera.

With most of the gents taking the "black-tie" invitation literally, chef Marcus Samuelsson was a standout in his red velvet jacket and white slip-on shoes. 

The evening's host, Carla Hall of "The Chew," apparently sent a memo out to the ladies — her black-and-blue ensemble set the color palette for the night. A rare exception: actress Lindsay Price, married to chef Curtis Stone, in a bright floral print.

The lace trend shows no signs of dying soon and the jumpsuit— not for the average mortal to attempt — is also trickling down from the runway.

And yeah, because it's May in Chicago, fur wraps were totally appropriate.

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