Overview

• The new 50 Best regional ranking covers the United States, Canada and parts of the Caribbean, while Mexico remains on the Latin America list.
• Top five: Atomix (New York) at No. 1, followed by Mon Lapin (Montreal), Restaurant Pearl Morissette (Ontario), Smyth (Chicago) and Tanière3 (Quebec City).
• The inaugural list features 37 U.S. restaurants, 11 from Canada and two from the Caribbean, underscoring strong Canadian representation near the top.
• Special honors included Icon Award for Normand Laprise, Chef’s Choice for Michael Cimarusti and Best Female Chef for Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, with Tanière3 winning Art of Hospitality and SingleThread earning the Sustainable Restaurant Award.
• Additional recognitions went to One Love Community Fridge as Champions of Change, Vanya Filipovic as Best Sommelier, Susan Bae as Best Pastry Chef and Ladder 4 as One to Watch, in a ceremony hosted at Wynn Las Vegas.