Oakland’s Burdell Named Best U.S. Restaurant by Food & Wine

The soul food restaurant, founded by chef Geoff Davis in 2023, blends Black culinary heritage, sustainability, and nostalgia to redefine modern dining.

• Food & Wine magazine has ranked Burdell as the best restaurant in the United States in its 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards.
• Chef-owner Geoff Davis draws inspiration from his grandmother's cooking, reimagining soul food with local, seasonal ingredients and refined techniques.
• Burdell's decor and ambiance evoke family gatherings, featuring vintage dishware, soul music, and a nostalgic atmosphere inspired by Davis' childhood memories.
• The restaurant has quickly gained acclaim, being added to the Michelin Guide and named Food & Wine’s 2024 Restaurant of the Year within its first year of operation.
• Burdell’s recognition highlights Oakland as a growing culinary hub, celebrating the city’s cultural diversity and rich food traditions.

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