This IL Restaurant Among Best In The Country, Food & Wine Says

CHICAGO — Kasama in Chicago is among the 20 best restaurants in the country, Food & Wine announced this week.

The publication said the list recognizes not only flavorful cuisine but also ambiance, hospitality and overall presentation. The list, picked by a panel of food and travel journalists, technically includes 21 restaurants with a bonus “Plus One” pick.

From a farm-to-table experience in coastal Maine, to a former Food & Wine Restaurant of the Year in Nashville, to a Michelin-starred Indian dining destination in the nation’s capital, the list celebrates the best of the country's culinary offerings, Food & Wine said.

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Kasama came in fifth on the list. Opened by Tim Flores and Genie Kwon in 2020 as a Filipino cafe concept, Kasama has grown to include a dinner tasting menu, according to Food & Wine, which reported the Ukrainian Village eatery is the only Filipino restaurant to receive a Michelin star.

Here’s the full list:

1. Anajak Thai, Los Angeles
2. Aragosta, Deer Isle, Maine
3. Semma, New York City
4. Birdie’s, Austin, Texas
5. Kasama, Chicago
6. Damian, Los Angeles
7. Chubby Fish, Charleston, South Carolina
8. Daru, Washington, D.C.
9. Bell’s, Los Alamos, California
10. Kann, Portland, Oregon
11. Locust, Nashville
12. Naro, New York City
13. Leah and Louise, Charlotte, North Carolina
14. March, Houston, Texas
15. Maty’s, Miami
16. Kin, Boise, Idaho
17. Nixta Taqueria, Austin, Texas
18. Mister Jiu’s, San Francisco
19. Tatiana, New York City
20. Mosquito Supper Club, New Orleans
21. Yellow, Washington, D.C. (Plus One)