Restaurant Critics Abandon Star Ratings
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Philadelphia's Craig LaBan and Washington DC's Tom Sietsema are the latest critics to ditch ratings in their restaurant reviews. Why? "To be more useful to readers," says LaBan. How can 1-4 bells or stars apply equally to establishments as disparate as Vetri Cucina and Pat's Cheesesteaks? Eater's Ryan Sutton gave up restaurant ratings in 2021. Critics at the San Francisco Chronicle and Miami Herald gave them up even earlier. Who still uses them? The New York Times and the Boston Globe. And Michelin, of course. Can you imagine if Michelin abandoned its rating system? How would aspiring chefs reach for the stars?
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Food & Wine Names Best New Chefs 2022
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Here's the most exciting culinary talent emerging in the US today, according to Food & Wine. Editor Khushbu Shah ate her way through 24 cities and found 11 chefs running bold, visionary restaurants with highly personal, unapologetic food. All worth a visit.
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California Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Regulate Fast Food Industry
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CA Assembly Bill 257 is the nation's first of its kind. Dubbed the Fast Food Recovery Act, it would create a Fast Food Council to establish standards for wages, hours and working conditions at restaurant chains with more than 100 locations, such as Starbucks, Chipotle, and McDonald's. The 10-member council would include workers, company representatives, and government officials and have the power to increase the industry minimum wage to $22 in 2023. Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to sign or veto the bill.
World's 50 Best Restaurants Names Its 2022 Winners
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Copenhagen wins again this year as Geranium is named the #1 restaurant in the world by The World's 50 Best organization. Noma, from the same city, held that spots for years, before pivoting during the pandemic. The #2 spot was claimed by Central in Lima, Peru, while Disfrutar in Barcelona, Spain followed at #3. Honorable mentions in the US include New York's Atomix (#33) and Le Bernardin (#44), as well as SingleThread in Healdsurg, CA (#50).
2022 James Beard Chef And Restaurant Award Winners Announced
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But wait, there's more! The James Beard Foundation also revealed its 2022 Chef and Restaurant Award winners this month. Standouts include Mashama Bailey (pictured above) for Outstanding Chef, Chai Pani for Outstanding Restaurant, and Cúrate for Outstanding Hospitality. The last two restaurants are both located in Asheville, North Carolina, and Chef Bailey's restaurant, The Grey, is in Savannah, Georgia. Dining tip if you're traveling in the area this summer! Hats off to all the winners.
