James Beard Recognition

27 spots with national recognition, topped by two wins this year alone — Yuan Wonton and The Wolf's Tailor's Two Star run. Alma Fonda Fina and Kizaki carry One Stars into the finalist conversation, and the semifinalist bench runs deep, from Hop Alley to Restaurant Olivia. Recognition isn't our rating — some of these land at Worth Trying on our scale despite the medal. The receipts are on every page.