Best New Chefs: 25th Anniversary

Best New Chefs

Here are expert travel guides, spectacular new restaurants and some of the most innovative recipes ever from 25 years of F&W Best New Chefs.

Best New Chefs 2014 — 2014 Best New Chefs *(clockwise from top left):* Matthew Accarrino, Justin Yu, Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton, Eli Kulp, Matt McCallister, Ari Taymor, Cara Stadler, Dave Beran, Paul Qui, Joe Ogrodnek and Walker Stern

Behind the Scenes: 2014 Best New Chefs

2013 Best New Chefs’ Simplest Recipes

Lamb Wontons with Salmon Roe and Dill

Danny Bowien’s addictive wontons are decidedly Asian, but the yogurt, salmon roe and dill garnishes give them a fun Scandinavian twist.
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Shishito Peppers with Bonito Sand and Tofu Mustard

Michael Voltaggio’s clever recipe features bonito sand, a crunchy and sweet combination of almond flour, bonito flakes, sugar and butter that lends the dish an overall umami flavor.
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Octopus Turnovers with Spicy Creole Mayonnaise

Octopus gets amazingly tender when cooked for a long time and it’s quite delicious in Jose Enrique’s addictive pastries.
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Alex Stupak’s toasted, tomato-braised noodles are spicy, smoky and deliciously creamy.
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Expert Eating Tour

King of the Food Trucks Hits Hawaii

A calorie-packed drive around Honolulu lets Best New Chef 2010 Roy Choi indulge in some of the roadside specialties he loves most: hot beignets, chili rice, garlic shrimp and the world’s fluffiest, fruitiest shave ice.

Insider Guide to New Orleans

Beyond Beignets with a Local Star Chef

Best New Chef 2008 Sue Zemanick reveals the best of the diverse New Orleans food scene, including great tapas, amazing Korean-style barbecue short ribs and the best gelato in town.

F&W Cooks

Our 22 Best Crock Pot and Slow-Cooker Recipes

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Ari Taymor

Cara Stadler

Dave Beran

Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton

Eli Kulp

Justin Yu

Matt McCallister

Matthew Accarrino

Paul Qui

Joseph Ogrodnek and Walker Stern

Lamb Wontons with Salmon Roe and Dill

Shishito Peppers with Bonito Sand and Tofu Mustard

Octopus Turnovers with Spicy Creole Mayonnaise

See More of the 2013 Best New Chefs’ Simplest Recipes

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