West Loop’s Smyth came in at No. 4 on the inaugural list, which was announced Thursday in a Las Vegas ceremony. The three-Michelin-starred restaurant from the husband-wife duo John Shields and Karen Urie Shields was also crowned The Best Restaurant in the Midwest. Smyth is one of two Chicago restaurants to boast three Michelin stars, along with Grant Achatz’s Alinea.
Plus, Kasama, Genie Kwon and Timothy Flores’ Filipino eatery, was ranked at No. 31. Since opening in 2020, the Ukrainian Village spot has become the first Filipino restaurant to receive a Michelin star, earned a James Beard Award and been featured in FX’s “The Bear.”
The North America roundup is the latest from the “50 Best” brand, backed by the British media company William Reed. The brand began ranking the 50 best restaurants globally in 2002 and has slowly expanded to additional, region-specific lists. The list recognizes the best in dining across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, while Mexican eateries are included on the Latin America ranking.
Genie Kwon and Timothy Flores at the 2023 James Beard Awards. Their Filipino eatery, Kasama, was ranked No. 31 on the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
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William Drew, head of the North America rankings, said in a statement that the list celebrates “the extraordinary diversity, creativity and excellence that define the region’s dining scene.”
“From pioneering fine-dining institutions to bold new voices, this list reflects the rich culinary landscape of the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean,” Drew said. “We’re proud to honor these exceptional restaurants and the individuals who bring them to life.”
The inaugural list of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants was announced Thursday in a Las Vegas ceremony.
Courtesy of Michael Kirschbaum
The list’s top spot went to New York’s Atomix. The Korean restaurant from chef Junghyun Park also took home some hardware at June’s James Beard Awards ceremony in Chicago, where the restaurant won for “Outstanding Hospitality.” Atomix is also ranked No. 12 on the list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. No Chicago restaurants are on that global ranking.
The North America “50 Best” list was decided on by a group of 300 anonymous chefs, restaurateurs, journalists, educators and experienced diners.
Courtney Kueppers is an arts and culture reporter at WBEZ.
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