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Best New Restaurants 2017

It nailed all the required characteristics of a sublime sandwich: crispy, crunchy, sweet, tangy, and soft.

Andrew Knowlton

The best tacos of the year represent a hybrid of authentic Mexican traditions and Americana.

Julia Kramer

This wasn't just the best pasta of the year. It's some of the best pasta we’ve ever encountered—Italy included.

Andrew Knowlton

Alex Beggs

Nothin' like a tall glass of Dad Juice at the end of a long day.

Julia Black

Julia Black

Lose the mesclun and kick the kale. Your salad days are about to change thanks to the bittersweet and beautiful chicory family.

Amiel Stanek

Prime rib, the undeniable king of meats is back and better than ever.

Mimi Sheraton

This year the simple cutlet won our hearts, in all its hot and crispy forms.

Emma Wartzman

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This restaurant has a built-in flower shop, and we're about ready to move in.
With food this nostalgic, tucking your napkin into your shirt is not optional

Nikita Richardson

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Can't make it to all the spots on our Hot 10? You can make the recipes at home instead, from sesame tarts to clam toast to stuffed shells.
Flowers + books + beer + dim sum = an unprecedented spot

Andrew Knowlton

It takes two (very talented chefs who happen to be in love with each other)

Julia Kramer

Andrew Knowlton

Andrew Knowlton

The neighborhood joint every neighborhood wishes for

Julia Kramer

Clam toast is just one reason this unfussy spot is a Bon Appétit staff favorite

Julia Kramer

Yes, America's best new restaurant of 2017 is a sandwich shop

Andrew Knowlton

Julia Kramer