Keeping up with the restaurant scene sometimes makes us feel like we are back in high school, chasing after chefs like they are the jocks of the food industry. It’s a difficult order when so many players are on the field, which is why we are back with an updated list of the hottest new restaurants of 2012. Some have stayed in the spotlight since earlier this year, while others have fallen into the shadows, cast aside by up-and-coming MVPs.
It's been a busy year, with big names such as Stephanie Izard and Curtis Duffy making us wait until December before opening the doors of their new spots. Some, including the chefs behind Fat Rice, earn an honorable mention for stellar food that avoided the spotlight. While others, such as Baume & Brix, had star-studded openings with a slew of successful chefs in the kitchen but need more time to work out some kinks. Click through the slide show below to see which new eateries have defined the culinary scene this year, and let us know which you've liked in the comments.
It's been a busy year, with big names such as Stephanie Izard and Curtis Duffy making us wait until December before opening the doors of their new spots. Some, including the chefs behind Fat Rice, earn an honorable mention for stellar food that avoided the spotlight. While others, such as Baume & Brix, had star-studded openings with a slew of successful chefs in the kitchen but need more time to work out some kinks. Click through the slide show below to see which new eateries have defined the culinary scene this year, and let us know which you've liked in the comments.