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Best New Restaurants

Soccer (football?) fever has officially taken ahold of the nation. Here’s how to maximize your enjoyment between matches.

The Bon Appétit Staff

From a thrilling Mexican seafood spot in New Orleans to outstanding soul food in San Francisco, these are the best new restaurants in the US.

The Bon Appétit Staff

From breakout barbecue in Lockhart, Texas, to Vietnamese drinking food with a Miami spin, these are the best new restaurants in the US.

Elazar Sontag

From adobo martinis and a food waste-fueled party to a butcher shop trattoria and a ramen tasting menu, this year's best new restaurants surprised and delighted at every turn.

Elazar Sontag

Nigerian fine dining in Brooklyn, Asian American pastries in Cincinnati, West Texas cuisine in Lubbock, unrivaled bagels in Philly, and so many more exciting meals.

Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors

From street cart skewers to perfect pastas, these are the meals that mattered most.

Ali Francis

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The trio behind Nonesuch, our Best New Restaurant of 2018, takes us on the ultimate OKC food tour.

Julia Black

Prime rib, the undeniable king of meats is back and better than ever.

Mimi Sheraton

Flowers + books + beer + dim sum = an unprecedented spot

Andrew Knowlton

It takes two (very talented chefs who happen to be in love with each other)

Julia Kramer

Andrew Knowlton

The neighborhood joint every neighborhood wishes for

Julia Kramer

Julia Kramer

Clam toast is just one reason this unfussy spot is a Bon Appétit staff favorite

Julia Kramer

Andrew Knowlton

Yes, America's best new restaurant of 2017 is a sandwich shop

Andrew Knowlton

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We partied with all of the chefs from 2016's Best New Restaurants in America last night. Things got wild.
You deserve all this cinnamon and sugar

Elyssa Goldberg

At South Philly Barbacoa, Cristina Martinez’s food sells out before sundown. Here’s her story.

Bon Appétit

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Want to cook like a chef? Try one of these straight-off-the-menu recipes
The best pintxos and Spanish food outside San Sebastián await in Steel City

Andrew Knowlton