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World's 50 Best Names Chicago's Smyth No. 4 in North America, Kasama No. 31

The recognition spotlights Chicago's range from a farm-driven, three-Michelin-star tasting room to a Filipino bakery-restaurant with a celebrated evening menu.

Overview

  • The World's 50 Best released its 2025 North America list on September 29, placing Smyth fourth overall and Kasama thirty-first, with Atomix in New York at number one.
  • Smyth was also named the Midwest's top restaurant for 2025 by the organization.
  • The ranking cites Smyth's progressive farm-to-table approach, including produce sourced directly from The Farm with crops grown specifically for the restaurant.
  • Kasama is praised for exploring Filipino identity in America through a daytime menu of comfort dishes and a more elevated tasting menu in the evening.
  • Smyth holds three Michelin stars, reinforcing the restaurant's standing alongside its new placement on the continental list.