Today’s most exciting restaurants have a lot in common. They represent the new standard: simple, satisfying local food—all served with zero pretense. They support local farmers, sustainable agriculture, and regional cuisine. For a taste of our ten favorite new restaurants, cook these delicious recipes. – get the full list at Bon App.
Bar Jules / San Francisco Dish to try: Lamb with Preserved Lemons
No. 7 / Brooklyn
Dish to try: Pumpkin-Seed-Crusted Tofu with Lemongrass Broth, Rice Noodles and Poached Eggs
Spring Hill / Seattle
Dish to try: Black Cod with Fennel Chowder and Smoked Oyster Panzanella
Hungry Mother / Cambridge, Massachusetts
Dish to try: Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish with Collards and Creole Mustard Vinaigrette
Mado / Chicago
Dish to try: Clam and Calamari Seafood Stew with Salsa Verde
Feast / Houston
Dish to try: Braised Beef with Fresh Pears and Ginger
Cakes & Ale / Decatur, Georgia
Dish to try: Citrus Arancine with Pecorino Cheese
Olivia / Austin
Dish to try: Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder with Semolina Gnocchi
Woodberry Kitchen / Baltimore
Dish to try: Spiced Pear Flatbreads with Goat Cheese and Mustard Cream
The Greenhouse Tavern / Cleveland
Dish to try: Potato-Crusted Goat Cheese Tarts with Heirloom Tomato Salad