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Food & Wine's 2024 Global Tastemaker Awards named several Chicago establishments among the best in the U.S., with Kasama ranking fifth in the Top 20 Restaurants for its modern Filipino cuisine, and three Chicago bars, including Kumiko and The Violet Hour, making the list of Top Bars. Chicago also received accolades for its diverse food scene, bakeries, and cocktail lounges, solidifying its reputation as a top city for eating and drinking.
Birdie's in Austin has been named Food & Wine's 2023 Restaurant of the Year. Owned by chefs Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel, Birdie's offers a seasonal, thoughtfully sourced menu in a casual counter-service setting. The restaurant prioritizes employee well-being by providing paid vacation and parental leave and adds a health and wellness fee to support staff benefits. Birdie's has previously been recognized on various "best of" lists and is praised for its sustainable workplace practices.
Steven Pursley, chef and owner of Menya Rui in St. Louis, has been named one of Food & Wine magazine's "Best New Chefs" for 2023. Menya Rui, known for its scratch-made ramen and homemade noodles, has expanded ramen culture in St. Louis. Pursley's signature dishes include pork shoyu ramen, tsukemen, and brothless mazemen ramen. This prestigious honor has previously been awarded to renowned chefs such as Rick Bayless and David Chang.
Houston boasts a strong wine community with seven master sommeliers and a list of advanced sommeliers. To become a master sommelier, one must pass four exams, including a practical tasting exam. Blind tasting is a key component of the exam, and sommeliers use a grid to guide their tasting. Descriptors are crucial, and the grid helps them ask basic questions to determine the wine's characteristics. Houston's master sommeliers include Keith Goldston, Julie Dalton, Steven McDonald, June Rodil, Guy Stout, Jack Mason, and Brandon Kerne.
Food & Wine readers have voted for the 10 best restaurants in the US, with Yolan in Nashville taking the top spot. The list includes a mix of cuisines, from Italian to Vietnamese, and features Michelin-starred restaurants like Atelier Crenn in San Francisco and Providence in Los Angeles. The winners were chosen as part of Food & Wine's first-ever Global Tastemakers awards, which celebrate the best culinary destinations in the US and abroad.