Restaurants

Dining guides, chef spotlights, and restaurant coverage from a team of editors and writers who don’t miss a meal.

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The 19 Best New Restaurants of 2026

The definitive list of the year’s top US openings features a wine bar in NYC’s Chinatown, a style-bending pizza spot in San Francisco, a thrilling izakaya in Kansas City, and more.

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How Our Editors Pick the Best New Restaurants

Editor in chief Jamila Robinson reflects on how the Best New Restaurants of 2026 gave us new ways to eat, gather, and see the world.

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The Absolute Best Dishes We Ate at New Restaurants in 2026

An enormous chuleta kan-kan in DC, a funky, earthy fungi pizza in SF, and 11 other dishes our scouters loved.

Taste of the Town

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The Best Hot Chicken in Nashville
When it comes to stomach-scorching heat, these eight spots prove the limit does not exist for locals.
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The Best Hoagies in Philadelphia
These eight local spots capture the soul of Philadelphia’s other prized sammie.
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Mexico City Is Famed For Its Tacos, But Have You Tried A Gordita?
Forget Taco Bell's version—gorditas are part of a centuries-long culinary history in Mexico.
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The Eight Best Cioppini in San Francisco
From the heart of Little Italy to the dock of the Bay, cioppino is a rich seafood stew with serious staying power. These restaurants serve the city's best bowls.
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The Eight Best Maple Syrup Dishes in Quebec City
Maple in its many delightful forms is essential to Quebec City’s history. Here are the eight restaurants that best celebrate syrup’s story.
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The Best Pho in Houston
A bowl of pho is as essential to Houston dining as a platter of barbecue. Check out these eight top spots during your next visit.
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The Best Cuban Sandwiches in Miami
Miamians are passionate about what makes the perfect Cuban sandwich. Here are eight places that get it right.
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The Best Pizza in Detroit
Detroit-style pizza has fueled the Motor City for generations. From a vegan newcomer to tried-and-true classics, these are the best versions.
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The Best Crab Cakes in Baltimore
Summer means blue crab season in Baltimore, which locals celebrate with generously packed crab cakes. These are the best versions.
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The Best Lemon Pepper Wings in Atlanta
Served everywhere from strip clubs to Bangladeshi and Filipino restaurants, lemon pepper wings are a staple of Atlanta food culture. These are a local expert’s top picks.
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The Best Kebabs in Paris
Parisian life is fueled by endless combinations of fire-grilled meat, crisp vegetables, and bright sauce folded into pliable bread. These versions are a cut above the rest.
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The Best Breakfast Tacos in San Antonio
No place does breakfast tacos quite like San Antonio, where homemade flour tortillas are loaded with sustenance and flavor. These eight restaurants blend tradition and ingenuity.
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The Best Doro Wat in Washington, DC
The rich and spicy stew, often regarded as Ethiopia’s national dish, is the pride of local restaurants. Here are the eight best versions.
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The Best Lobster Rolls in Portland, Maine
Alongside great traditional versions, chefs reinterpret the classic dish with steamed bao, bathed in curry-flavored mayo, and with plush homemade tortillas.
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The Best Poutine in Montreal
From tried-and-true classics to inspired new spins, these are the nine top spots for a curd-squeaking, gravy-drenched Quebecois specialty.

The Best Around

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The Absolute Best Dishes We Ate at New Restaurants in 2026
An enormous chuleta kan-kan in DC, a funky, earthy fungi pizza in SF, and 11 other dishes our scouters loved.
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The Best Dining Is Happening During the Day
A Japanese bakery in Nashville, cult breakfast burritos in Brooklyn, Indigenous fry bread in Portland: These are the seven best new daytime spots in the US.
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The Best Little Treats to Try Across the US
Peanut butter shoyu pie, sausage-stuffed olives, and more desserts, snacks, and drinks our restaurant scouters love.
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7 New Restaurants to Try in Chicago
From playful food in the West Loop to exploring the African diaspora on the South Side, Chicago's dining scene is on fire.
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The 11 Best Restaurants in London Right Now
England's capital city is a dining destination like no other, and these 11 restaurants reflect the best London has to offer.
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Where to Eat in NYC Right Now
From Queens to Manhattan, these restaurants are setting the pace for the year ahead.
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Where to Eat in Seattle Right Now
Impossibly fresh seafood, flavors that span the globe, and a casual vibe converge in the Emerald City.
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The 8 Best Bars in Portland, Oregon Right Now
From dreamy escapes to a drinking den built for film buffs, the bars in PDX are dripping in personality and vibes.
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Where to Eat in San Francisco Right Now
Next-gen Cantonese, old-school Mission burritos, a California pizza party, and other priorities.
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Where to Eat in Philadelphia Right Now
When it comes to eating and drinking, Philly continues to punch above its weight.
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Where to Eat in Dallas Right Now
From homey bakery vibes to classic steakhouse bluster, these spots bet big on Texas-style dining.
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Where to Eat in Boston Right Now
There’s more to this city than lobster rolls and chowder.
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Where to Eat in Miami
In BA’s 2023 Food City of the Year, you’ll find vibrant neighborhoods, buzzy new restaurants, and rich history wherever you go.
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Where to Eat in Houston Right Now
Breakfast tacos, Viet-Cajun crawfish boils, and late-night chocolate cocktails—Houston’s wildly diverse food scene has never tasted better.
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The 11 Best Bars in New York City Right Now
Led by a brash batch of stylish Lower Manhattan watering holes, these spots inspire us to stay out all night.
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Where to Eat in Los Angeles Right Now
LA is one of America’s great food cities. Here are the must-hit spots around town.
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The Best Bars in London Right Now
From indie bars with mercurial menus to posh hotel watering holes, here are 7 spots to try.

Code of Conduct

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Is It Ever OK to BYO Seasonings to a Restaurant?
Diners who tote tiny stashes of sea salt, hot sauce, and other condiments are more common than you might think.
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The Art of Building a Menu With Shared Plates
A group of six wants to dine family-style. Here’s how restaurants make it happen.
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All Your Restaurant Etiquette Questions, Answered
Is it okay to ask for a different table? How do you split the bill with friends? Our industry pro weighs in.
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The Smartest Way to Ask Servers for Menu Recommendations
If you want to ace your order, here are the questions you should and shouldn’t ask, according to the pros.
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My Date Is a Dud! Can the Bartender Save Me?
A pro bartender answers your questions about the unspoken rules of bar etiquette
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Should Kids Be Allowed in Fine Dining Restaurants?
Some chefs and diners welcome the presence of well-behaved children at costly meals, but there are caveats.
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How to Make, Cancel, and Change Restaurant Reservations Without Being Rude
Can I show up to my reservation with an extra person? Or book two restaurants so I have a backup plan? Here’s everything to know.
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How to Send a Dish Back at a Restaurant Without Making Your Waiter Hate You
Whether your meal is really salty, really cold, or just really disappointing, there are right and wrong ways to send it back. Here’s how three restaurant pros handle the uncomfortable situation.
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How to Split the Bill at a Restaurant, No Matter How Complicated
Only one person drinking? Your friend ordered the lobster? We asked etiquette experts how to split the check—and avoid paying more than your share.
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Wait, I Need to Tip on Top of a Service Charge?
From dine-in fees to service charges, here’s everything to know about the extra fees showing up on restaurant checks these days.

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I’m Done Pretending the Guest Is Always Right

The idealism behind Will Guidara’s bestselling book created an impossible standard for restaurants.

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Your Exclusive Bon Appétit Subscriber Perks at This Year's Best New Restaurants

As subscribers, you can redeem complimentary drinks and bites at three restaurants on our 2026 list in Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

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Where and What to Eat at the US Open

In between serves and Love 15, here’s what to eat at NYC’s premier tennis tournament

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This Fluffy Salted Egg Pancake Covered in Custard Is the Perfect Brunch Order

Meet the love child of the classic diner shortstack and trendy snack cakes.

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What’s a Spaghett? The 3-Ingredient Beer Cocktail You’ll Make All Summer

It’s like the laid-back cousin of an Aperol Spritz.

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America The Barbecue

Explore the past, present, and future of American barbecue, from regional histories to the next generation of pitmasters rewriting the rules.

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Mapping a Barbecue Sauce Trail Through the Carolinas

Tradition and evolving influences have resulted in a diversity of sauces across North and South Carolina. Here’s where to find them.

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Heidi Gardner Is Kansas City Barbecue’s Loudest Cheerleader

The former SNL star waxes poetic on burnt ends, barbecue sauce, and white bread

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Meet the New Guard of American Barbecue

From Thai-spiced brisket in Kansas City to a pernil-powered menu in Charleston, this cohort of chefs is rewriting the rules of traditional ’cue.

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The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings This Summer

Legendary Texas BBQ comes to Brooklyn, an old-school Vietnamese noodle shop opens in Miami, and more reasons to dine out this season.

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The Winners and Best Moments from the 2026 James Beard Awards

From impassioned speeches, red-carpet looks, and plenty of surprise wins, this year’s awards did not disappoint.

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The New Obama Presidential Center Champions Food, Community, and Chicago’s South Side

From a teaching kitchen to a sprawling public garden, the massive South Side campus aims to be a vibrant culinary hub.

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Diners Are More Curious Than Ever—And It Has These James Beard Nominees Excited

Ahead of the James Beard Awards, six chefs share how eager crowds, passionate young cooks, and deep cultural storytelling keep them inspired.

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Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in America’s World Cup Cities

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

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The 16 Best Bars in Chicago Right Now

From a chic North Side listening room to an acclaimed Pilsen brewery, Chicago’s drinks scene is as diverse as its 77 neighborhoods.

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The 9 Best Bars in Houston Right Now

Houston's bar scene is as sprawling and surprising as the city itself, from aperitivo-focused cocktail dens to Ethiopian coffee houses.

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Where to Stay in Philadelphia If You Like to Eat

In a single weekend you can go from a Cambodian cheesesteak lunch to a Michelin-starred dinner without ever calling an Uber.

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The Best Bars in Atlanta Right Now

Drinking is communal but in the capital of Georgia, it’s something closer to societal.

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These Are This Year’s James Beard Restaurant & Chef Award Nominees

Winners will be announced in Chicago on June 15. Here’s what you need to know.

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Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Kansas City for Jazz, Barbecue, and the World Cup

Kansas City will host six World Cup games in June and July of 2026—but year-round, the Midwestern city’s unique blend of the old and new draw travelers.