Best New Chefs

Food & Wine has named the Best New Chefs in the United States since 1988. Meet the chefs, explore their restaurants and concepts, follow tours of their cities' dining scenes, and celebrate our community and the broader hospitality industry.

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David Barzelay
David Barzelay of San Francisco’s Lazy Bear is a 2016 F&W Best New Chef
Iliana Regan
Iliana Regan of Chicago’s Elizabeth is a 2016 F&W Best New Chef
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FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE NAMES AMERICA'S BEST NEW CHEFS 2005

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