Chefs of the Year 2016

Nowadays, with a successful restaurant, catering company, and farm to their name, it can be hard to imagine Spice Kitchen & Bar’s humble beginnings, in a basement in Parma.

Locals will proudly claim that Philadelphia's dining scene is the greatest secret culinary gem on the Eastern seaboard -- though it’s tough to say how much of that is really a secret anymore.

Hawaii is becoming a food destination, filled with everything from eclectic offerings like Parmesan ramen and local comfort food like poke bowls and loco moco.

It’s that time of year again when we raise a fork to the best of the best of Chicago’s culinary talent -- those skilled and creative chefs who have worked hard to keep us exceptionally well fed.

Having spent the last seven years writing about the Twin Cities food scene, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and interviewing a lot of severely impressive people who are, in their own rights, inspirational.

Not to beat a dead horse, but LA's culinary scene is on some for-real next-level plane right now: The Washington Post ranked it No. 3 in the country, above NY and Chicago; GQ called it the most exciting food scene in America; and Lucky Peach ALSO called it the best food city in America.

If you haven’t heard by now, DC’s food scene had a pretty remarkable year.

Louisville's kitchens had it all this year.

We've spent a lot of time this year helping you keep up with Denver's ever-expanding dining scene, but now it's time to give the people behind all that delicious food their props.

Hailed as a brunch-crazed mecca of the culinary world, the city of Portland has seen its fair share of truly exceptional chefs over the past few years.

Book a ticket and fly into Charleston this afternoon, and chances are, you’ll be able to get a reservation for dinner at S.N.O.B. (Slightly North of Broad Restaurant).

There are many talented chefs shaping and defining the Charlotte culinary scene -- their resumes are insanely impressive and a who’s who of restaurants and cities from around the country.