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“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” -George Bernard Shaw, Me after ripping a weed pen
You know how you know when you’re really growing up? When an outlandish bar tab makes you feel more shame than an outlandish dinner tab. I’m straddling that line, and every now and then like to treat my lady to a nice feed (as long as she sticks to water and the kid’s menu).
The folks over at EATER have scoured the country to determine a list of the 16 Best New Restaurants in America. The winning eateries consist of all different cuisines, at varying budgets, from all corners of these fine United States. Check them out below!
ADDA
Long Island City, New York
What: A Queens restaurant that’s helping to abolish the long-running joke that the best Indian food in New York City is actually in New Jersey.
ATOMIX
New York, New York
What: A new pinnacle of Korean fine dining where food and design work together to deliver a whimsical lesson in the country’s cuisine.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxMdxWB7xX/
THE BAKER’S TABLE
Newport, Kentucky
What: A homey daytime cafe from a husband-and-wife team offering rustic American dishes that capitalize on top-tier bread baking.
CALL YOUR MOTHER
Washington D.C.
What: The self-described “Jew-ish” deli that ended D.C.’s much-kvetched-about bagel drought.
ERIZO
Portland, Oregon
What: An eco-conscious seafood restaurant whose tasting menu reveals the potential of the abundant fish and shellfish we aren’t eating — yet.
FOX AND THE KNIFE
Boston, Massachusetts
What: A bustling enoteca in South Boston that draws inspiration from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region.
INDIGO
Houston, Texas
What: A tasting-menu destination in Houston that explicitly tackles themes of racism and oppression.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm6W8AkHPJp/
THE JERK SHACK
San Antonio, Texas
What: A walk-up window serving Jamaican favorites, best enjoyed at the communal picnic tables on the shady patio.
KHAO NOODLE SHOP
Dallas, Texas
What: A detail-oriented, modern Laotian restaurant steeped in tradition.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu31MtsHhaH/
KOPITIAM
New York, New York
What: An energetic yet personal Malaysian all-day cafe that’s an antidote to the boring, scalable restaurants proliferating across New York (and other high-cost cities).
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxqEdj8BLI5/
MARROW
Detroit, Michigan
What: A neighborhood butcher shop by day and a vibrant restaurant by night.
MUSI
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What: A BYOB dinner spot in Philly that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2W9gnDdy8/
NIGHTSHADE
Los Angeles, California
What: A chic ode to the craveable flavors of Asian and American mashups.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwM6nJ9hzdA/
TACOS 1986
Los Angeles, California
What: The taco stand that took LA by storm, combining Tijuana-style carne asada and more than a touch of LA branding and bravado.
VERJUS
San Francisco, California
What: A dreamy approximation of a European wine bar that brings together natural wine, tinned fish, and a menu of well-executed staple dishes.
https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJMe5NhZP5/
VIRTUE
Chicago, Illinois
What: A thoroughly Chicago restaurant with a multicultural approach to Southern cuisine.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvdMzAFqdx/
Try them before Keanu Reeves is spotted dining at them and reservations get booked until 2085.
Head over to EATER for in-depth reviews on each restaurant.