America’s Best Restaurants 2018
> Check out the GAYOT’s 2022 Restaurant Awards.
The end of the year is a time to reflect. In that spirit, we honor restaurants achieving culinary excellence throughout the United States.
GAYOT’s 2018 Restaurant Awards spotlight the:
– Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S.
– Best New Restaurants
– Best Restaurateur
– and, for the first time, Five Restaurants with Striking Décor
Bon Appétit!
GASTRONOMY GREATS
Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S.
We salute these stalwart chefs who continually exceed expectations with their cuisine, seeking out the finest ingredients from near and far to please our palates.
DAZZLING DEBUTS
Best New Restaurants in the U.S.
Get acquainted with these recent additions to America’s dining scene. You’ll encounter classic (as well as unconventional) French fare, global barbecue dishes, modern Israeli food and more.
A FEAST FOR THE EYES
Five Restaurants with Striking Décor
Style and ambience can play important parts in setting the stage for a meal. We’re honoring five establishments across the U.S. that feature dazzling design.
SUSHI SENSATION
Best Restaurateur: Nobu Matsuhisa
Throughout his career, chef/restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa has admirably demonstrated creativity and innovation in his sushi and Japanese cuisine, as well as tenacity in overcoming adversity.
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THE LOS ANGELES DISASTER | GAYOT.com
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WINE OF THE WEEK | GAYOT.com
GAYOT’s Wine of the Week is a Pinot Gris from old vines in New Zealand, created by a family of wine producers. Read the article.
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WINTER BEERS | GAYOT.com
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