Food & Wine Best New Chefs

The 2010 Food & Wine Best New Chefs were announced on April 6. This annual award honors the ten most promising culinary talents in America for their innovative style, distinctive vision and exceptionally delicious food.  Here’s a look at what this year’s crop is serving on their menus.

Roy Choi
Kogi BBQ Truck
Los Angeles, CA

Matt Lightner
Castagna
Portland, OR

Clayton Miller
Trummer’s on Main
Clifton, VA

Missy Robbins
A Voce
New York, NY

Jonathon Sawyer
The Greenhouse Tavern
Cleveland, OH

Alex Seidel
Fruition
Denver, CO

Mike Sheerin
Blackbird
Chicago, IL

John Shields
Town House
Chilhowie, VA

Jason Stratton
Spinasse
Seattle, WA

James Syhabout
Commis
Oakland, CA

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