It's been a big year for the chefs who helm Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurants of 2024. Since we gathered in September to celebrate at a launch party in Portland, OR, they've continued to shift their cities' dining landscapes while navigating the enthusiasm and hurdles that come with national attention.
you have Chinese barbecue, you have the Filipino Kultura, and different little spots that are opening. On diners' expectations… A lot of people were coming here expecting a five-star restaurant: “Can you be on the list of the best restaurants in America, but you don’t have a wine program?” We are really simple. We don't have money to buy big tables. It's a small place. A lot of people now are looking at us like they expect even more than what we are.