The past year has been one of “Great Chickenings” and fine dining flips, British food invasions and restaurants whose dining rooms feel like living rooms, vibrant global steakhouses and unserious Y2K food.

a wedge of cabbage sits on a teal plate with a neutral border at monte’s. the cabbage is topped with a reddish-colored shiitake xo sauce and garnished with herbs, nuts, and pi
an overhead shot showing a glass bowl of ice cream. it’s flecked with chocolate and topped with blackberries. on the marble counter, blackberries and bay leaves surround the b
a horizontal image showing the lounge and bar area at little mountain in montecito, california. the lighting is warm, with sconces on the walls and candles on the tables. wood p
an overhead image showing a scotch egg from dean’s next to a martini and a metal cup of pork scratchings
an overhead shot showing the colorful tostada at broken spanish comedor. it includes herbs, orange fish roe, and edible flowers on top of a bed of avocado