Best New Chefs

Food & Wine has named the Best New Chefs in the United States since 1988. Meet the chefs, explore their restaurants and concepts, follow tours of their cities' dining scenes, and celebrate our community and the broader hospitality industry.

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Best New Chefs 2023
Meet the 2023 Food & Wine Best New Chefs

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F&W Best New Chefs Share Their Kitchen ‘Non-Negotiables’
Paxx Caraballo Moll
F&W Best New Chefs 2019: Paxx Caraballo Moll of Jungle BaoBao in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Brandon Go
F&W Best New Chefs 2019: Brandon Go of Hayato in Los Angeles