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Chefs on Chefs
For our annual Best Restaurants issue, we went to the source: The people who make the magic happen.
In this series of conversations with Queen City culinary dignitaries, they dish on everything from being nominated for James Beard Awards to running restaurants with your spouse to skirting traditions. Pull up a chair and listen in.
By Carrie Blackmore, Mildred Fallen, M. Leigh Hood, Aiesha D. Little, Garin Pirnia, Rodney Wilson
Photographs by Catherine Viox and Hailey Bollinger
Edited by Aiesha D. Little
Breaking Boundaries
David Jackman, Mitch Arens, and Danny Combs on innovating on the edge of tradition, and what authenticity really means.
Cooking Couples
Haley Nutter-Sitek and Anthony Sitek, owners of Crown Restaurant Group, and Paul Weckman and Emily Wolff, owners of Otto’s Restaurant Group discuss running restaurants where your business partner is your life partner.
Kickin' It Old School
Brian Young and Brad Bernstein talk nostalgia and their passions for process and creativity.
Good Neighbors
Jordan Anthony-Brown and Hideki Harada on transforming neighborhoods through the power of food.
Oui, Chef!
David Falk and Bridget and Jeremy Lieb reflect on Jean-Robert de Cavel's local legacy.
And the Winner Is...
Recognizing Culinary Excellence With James Beard Semifinalists Jeffery Harris and Elaine Uykimpang Bentz.
We Are Family
Susanna Wong Burgess and Caitlin Young talk legacy in the restaurant biz and how Oriental Wok brought their families together.
These Are a Few of Their Favorite Things
We know what cooks like to serve others, but what do they like to serve themselves?
On the Map
Where do the city’s chefs love to eat? Some of the answers may surprise you.
Coming Soon
New culinary experiences to expect in 2024.
The Best Dishes
The best dishes I ate in 2023.
Editor’s Letter March 2024: Best New Restaurants
On trying to appreciate and enjoy every dish.
Best New Restaurants No. 1: Five on Vine
A fresh take on American comfort food in an elegant space.
Best New Restaurants No. 2: Nolia Kitchen
A James Beard–nominated dining experience of modern Southern cuisine.