Special report
The restaurant industry has certainly been in a state of flux over the past few years, with dozens of popular establishments and promising new restaurants closing their doors for good. (Here are the saddest restaurant closings of 2022.)
However, the ever-evolving food world paves the way for innovative and bold new restaurants to fill the gaps. To compile a list of America’s best new restaurants — those opening in 2022 — Tempo 24/7 reviewed and extrapolated from lists published in New York Times, eater, Enjoy your food, Search, The Robb ReportAND Tasting tableas well as numerous local and regional sites, using editorial discretion to arrive at our final selections.
Some of the best new restaurants are run by the hard-working teams and chefs behind the victims of the pandemic. Others are the debut centers of young chefs trained at prominent restaurants such as New York’s Atera and Spain’s Mugaritz.
From an innovative Korean/Basque mashup to a Peruvian exploration of altitude and bioregion to a classic French bistro, the restaurants on the list largely convey strong cultural convictions. Numerous Japanese-style izakayas (bars with a wide variety of small plates and nibbles that go well with alcohol) made the list, as did Italian restaurants, Mexican places featuring heirloom corn for fresh tortillas, and Caribbean restaurants. that highlight the flavors of the African diaspora.
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Popular dining destinations like New York City, Los Angeles, and New Orleans feature prominently, along with some gems from vacation and wine areas like Bainbridge Island, Sonoma, and the Willamette Valley. A trend towards seafood is evident, while plant-based food is also a staple in some countries. (Here are the 35 best vegan restaurants in America.)
