Two Phoenix Restaurants Honored in USA TODAY's 2024 Best-of List

Glai Baan and Cocina Chiwas earn national recognition, spotlighting Arizona's diverse culinary scene.

USA TODAY's 2024 Restaurants of the Year list includes Glai Baan and Cocina Chiwas among the top 47 dining spots in the U.S.
Glai Baan, known for its homestyle Thai street food, and Cocina Chiwas, celebrated for its mesquite-grilled specialties, represent Arizona's culinary diversity.
Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion and other Phoenix-area restaurants also deserve national accolades, according to local food critics.
Glai Baan's menu features Bangkok-style Thai street food, while Cocina Chiwas showcases Northern Mexican cuisine.
Both restaurants have been lauded locally, with Glai Baan being a James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program.