News Summary
Las Vegas has unveiled the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list, featuring top culinary talents from the U.S., Canada, and parts of the Caribbean. Notable Los Angeles restaurants included are Providence, Kato, and Holbox. Atomix in NYC topped the list, followed by Mon Lapin and Restaurant Pearl Morissette. The selection process involved a committee of 300 experts, recognizing excellence in the North American dining scene.
Las Vegas Unveils Inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants List
The inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list was unveiled in Las Vegas on Thursday night, showcasing a selection of exceptional dining establishments across the United States, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean. Among the honorees, three restaurants from Los Angeles made the prestigious list: Providence (ranked 47th), Kato (ranked 26th), and Holbox (ranked 42nd).
Top Rankings and Voting Process
Leading the list is Atomix in New York City, which secured the number one spot. The rankings were compiled through an anonymous voting process involving a committee of 300 individuals, including chefs, food journalists, and culinary enthusiasts. The aim of the guide is to acknowledge excellence in the gastronomic scene across North America.
Highlights from Los Angeles
Among the celebrated Los Angeles establishments, Holbox, led by chef Gilberto Cetina, previously garnered the title of L.A. Times Restaurant of the Year in 2023. Cetina takes pride in representing Mexican culture through his culinary offerings. In addition to Holbox, other notable Mexican restaurants included in the rankings are Californios in San Francisco, and César and Corima in New York City.
Kato, recognized for its innovative bar program, was previously named “one to watch” on the World’s 50 Best list. Its partner, Ryan Bailey, made a notable effort to attend the Las Vegas ceremony by rushing to LAX from Los Angeles.
The esteemed restaurant Providence is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It recently earned an impressive third Michelin star, along with a green star for sustainability. Furthermore, chef Michael Cimarusti of Providence won the Estrella Damm chefs’ choice award at the event.
Emerging Culinary Scene
The event also highlighted a vibrant culinary scene, with three establishments from Philadelphia making the list, underscoring the emergence of new dining experiences in the region.
Background Context on the List
This marks the first time a comprehensive list specifically for North America has been developed by the World’s 50 Best organization. The top three restaurants on the North America’s 50 Best list were Atomix (1st), Mon Lapin in Montreal (2nd), and Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Jordan Station, Canada (3rd). Additionally, restaurants in Cuba and the Dominican Republic will continue to be featured on the Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
The full list of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants is now available online, showcasing the diverse culinary talents and innovations throughout the continent.
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Additional Resources
- World’s 50 Best Restaurants
- Eater
- OregonLive
- New York Times
- Chicago Sun-Times
- Wikipedia: North America
- Google Search: North America 50 best restaurants
- Google Scholar: North America 50 best restaurants
- Encyclopedia Britannica: North America
- Google News: North America 50 best restaurants
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