FL Restaurant Among 'Best In The Country,' List Says

FLORIDA — Bon Appétit recently revealed its 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024 list — which boasts nearly two dozen top dining spots across the country — and one Florida venue made the cut.

"Whether we were immersed in a rack of ribs inspired by Flamin’ Hot Cheetos or a “Progressive Mexican” tasting menu informed by a chef’s travels, we found teams working together in exciting ways," the foodie editors said.

Representing cuisine in Florida is Tam Tam in Miami. The restaurant is located at 99 NW First St. in downtown Miami and is open from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Tam Tam also received a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024 designation.

Here's what Bon Appétit writer Kate Kassin said about the restaurant:

"In Vietnamese, the term quán nhậu describes a place where people gather to drink, feast, and experience pure enjoyment. Next to a downtown Miami bus stop, Tâm Tâm is exactly that. Chef Tam Pham and his husband, sommelier Harrison Ramhofer, have created a funky diner vibe. …Patrons … order off a menu that’s Vietnamese with a hint of Miami flair. Goat curry is bathed in chili oil and served with Chinese egg noodles and a flurry of herbs—a fiery nod to Miami’s Caribbean community. A tangy crudo punches up Key West pink shrimp with fragrant lemongrass, fresh ginger, and pungent shrimp oil. Many of the best dishes are designed to be eaten by hand."

Bon Appétit celebrated the restaurant industry with four awards. Its Chef of the Moment is Chuck Charnichart, the 26-year-old pitmaster of Barbs B Q in Lockhart, Texas. In Seattle, the Cambodian restaurant Sophon boasts our Best Beverage Program. This year’s Sustainability Stewards are Kate and Gustavo Romero, the duo behind Oro by Nixta, a Minneapolis tortilleria. And, the Best Dessert Program belongs to the bite-size Indonesian delicacies at Pasar in Portland, Oregon.

"Each honor, accompanied by a story digging deeper, goes to a restaurant that serves stunning food and a team that never loses sight of its mission," the editors said.

See the full list at Bon Appétit.