The seal
An honor, not a rating
Every honoree receives the seal. Honors accumulate year over year rather than resetting, so a restaurant that keeps earning it builds visible standing.
Dish Honorees
The 2026 dishes
One dish at a time. These are the dishes the 2026 awards honor, and the cities that make them best.
Ceviche
12 cities · 60 honorees
Honored in Santiago
Dim Sum
12 cities · 60 honorees
Honored in Manhattan
Empanadas
11 cities · 55 honorees
Honored in Manhattan
Fried Chicken
11 cities · 55 honorees
Honored in Manhattan
Ramen
11 cities · 55 honorees
Honored in Manhattan
Pimento Cheese
10 cities · 50 honorees
Honored in Little Rock
Chef Honorees
The people behind them
A restaurant earns the honor, but a person earns it first, and the honor travels with them when they move kitchens.
Ohm Suansilphong
Excellence in Thai Green Curry in Manhattan
Esben Piper
Excellence in Croissant in Manhattan
Mike Robinson
Excellence in Shepherd's Pie in london
Luke Holden
Excellence in Lobster Roll in Manhattan
Rich Torrisi
Excellence in Tiramisu in Manhattan
Matthew Hyland
Excellence in Pizza in Manhattan