Top 50 2015
The husband-and-wife team behind State Bird Provisions reimagines the family-style dinner party in San Francisco.
A Daniel Boulud alum brings a touch of soigné to his hometown of Minneapolis.
This cult-favorite Cleveland chef Jonathon Sawyer takes Midwestern ingredients on a trip to Northern Italy.
Two of Richmond's hottest young chefs bring Southern flavors to an unexpected location.
Welcome to Portland, Maine's new favorite spot to get coffee and pastries (and pie, and biscuits, and...)
This family-run Detroit spot is all you want in a diner: old-school charm and house-made everything.
This Dallas beer bar serves offbeat brews and ambitious snacks to match.
A John Besh protégé brings the flavors of the Middle East to New Orleans.
Andrew Knowlton and Julia Kramer
Rachel Yang's latest contribution to Seattle's food scene wraps four restaurants into one.
Chicago may have invented the iconic sausage sandwich, but Dallas has perfected it.
Andrew Knowlton and Julia Kramer
San Francisco gets a heavy dose of San Sebastian at this Basque-style pintxos bar.
Andrew Knowlton
Classic French fine dining (think white tablecloths and rabbit pot au feu) is alive and well in Philadelphia.
The tortellini in brodo is just one of the many surprises at this breakout Los Angeles spot.
Every dish coming out of this Minneapolis kitchen feels like something that's never been done before.
Spicy, funky Laotian cuisine takes up residency in Washington DC.
Andrew Knowlton and Julia Kramer
It's back. It's better than ever. And there's duck roasted in lotus leaf and clay.
Brunch is a way of life at this homey Indianapolis newcomer.
Who knew Portland, Oregon's take on classic Russian cooking could be so much damn fun. The more than 60 vodkas don't hurt, either.
Andrew Knowlton and Julia Kramer
A beloved Minneapolis food truck morphs into a brick-and-mortar celebration of the "it" sandwich.
Atlanta is home to one of the country's coolest food markets, with flawless burgers, dreamy ice cream, and a winning cheesesteak.
Andrew Knowlton and Julia Kramer
San Francisco's favorite pop-up dinner party finds a permanent home that's just as quirky and communal as the original.
David Chang's chef's counter continues to push the boundaries of New York City fine dining.
A young couple moves back to Davidson, North Carolina, to open a restaurant—and build a community.
San Francisco chef Aaron London obsesses over every leaf, stalk, and root at his veg-centric neighborhood spot.
Andrew Knowlton and Julia Kramer