California

Berkeley

Alice Waters: Chez Panisse, Berkeley, CA
Tomato Soup & Tomato Salad

Healdsburg

Douglas Keane: Cyrus, Healdsburg, CA
Double Baked Potato

Los Gatos David Kinch: Manresa, Los Gatos, CA
Strawberry Gazpacho

Los Angeles

Jose Andres: The Bazaar, Los Angeles, CA
Chicken Wings, Jicama Guacamole Wraps

Andrea Cavaliere: Cecconi’s, Los Angeles, CA
Pizza, Pecorino, and Quail’s Egg

Michael Cimarusti: Providence, Los Angeles, CA
Baked Halibut with Tomatoes

Josiah Citrin: Mélisse, Los Angeles, CA
Mushroom Soup

Brendan Collins: Waterloo & City, Los Angeles, CA
Shepherd’s Pie

Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook: Animal, Los Angeles, CA
Marrow Bone with Chimichurri, and Caramelized Onions

Alain Giraud: Maison Giraud, Los Angeles, CA
Potato, Bacon, and Caramelized Onion Omelet

Suzanne Goin: Lucques, Los Angeles, CA
Chicken Paillard

Evan Kleiman: Angeli Caffe, Los Angeles, CA
Apple Chess Pie

Ludo Lefebvre: LudoBites, Los Angeles, CA
Duck Fat Fried Chicken, Piquillos Ketchup

Waylynn Lucas: The Bazaar, Los Angeles, CA
Baked Alaska

Michael McCarty: Michael’s, Los Angeles, CA
Cobb Salad, Cinnamon Buns

Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger: Border Grill, Los Angeles, CA
Green Corn Tamales

David Myers: Comme Ca, Los Angeles, CA
Pain Perdu Crème Brûlée French Toast with Sugar and Spices, Maple Syrup

Brian Moyers: BLT, Los Angeles, CA
Popovers

Wolfgang Puck: Spago, Los Angeles, CA
Chinois Chicken Salad

Richard Ruskell: Montage Hotel, Beverley Hills, CA
Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust

Nancy Silverton: Mozza, Los Angeles, CA
English Muffin for Breakfast Sandwich

Curtis Stone: Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Nectarine Chutney

Mariah Swann: BLD & Grace, Los Angeles, CA
Alcoholic Milkshakes and Doughnuts

Michael Voltaggio: Ink, Los Angeles, CA
Modern Mock Turtle Soup

Sherry Yard: Spago, Los Angeles, CA
Banana Crackle Pudding

Point Reyes Station

Christian Caiazzo and Laura Matis: Osteria Stellina, Point Reyes Station, CA
Beef Stew and Ice Cream Sandwich

San Francisco

Erik A. Cosselmon: Kokkari Estiatorio, San Francisco, CA
Taramasalata Dip with Corn Chips

Michael Mina: Michael Mina, San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Panna Cotta

Charles Phan: The Slanted Door, San Francisco, CA
Spring rolls with Shrimp, Pork, Mint, and Peanut Sauce

Elisabeth Prueitt: Tartine Bakery, San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies

Craig Stoll: Delfina, San Francisco, CA
Matzo Ball Soup with Walnuts

Colorado

Denver

Jennifer Jasinski: Rioja, Denver, CO
Colorado Lamb Chops and Sage with Pine Nut Pudding

Alex Seidel: Fruition, Denver, CO
Deconstructed Oysters Rockefeller Deep Dish Bourbon Pecan Pie

DC

Washington

Jose Andres: Mini Bar, Washington, DC Chicken Wings, Jicama Guacamole Wraps

Michel Richard: Citronelle, Washington, DC Garlic Roast Chicken, French Fries

Florida

Michael Schwartz: Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Miami, FL Pulled Pork Sandwich, Parsley Sauce, Pickled Onion and Cucumber

Hawaii

Hualalai, HI James Babian: Four Seasons, Hualalai, HI Roast Beef Hash with Fried Eggs and Crispy Onions

Linda Rodriguez: Four Seasons, Hualalai, HI Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Waimea, HI Peter Merriman: Merriman’s, Waimea, HI Kalbi Ribs with Macadamia Nut Jasmine Rice

Illinois

Chicago

Rick Bayless: Frontera Grill, Chicago, IL Uptown Texas Chili

Curtis Duffy: Avenues, Chicago, IL, Alaskan Crab Salad with Sugar Tuille

Graham Elliot: Graham Elliot Restaurant, Chicago, IL Deconstructed Ceasar Salad

Koren Grieveson: avec, Chicago, IL Cod Brandade

Stephanie Izard: Girl and the Goat, Chicago, IL Blue Cheese Sweet Potato Gratin with crispy onions

Paul Kahan: Publican, Chicago, IL Pork and Duck Rillettes with Italian Plum Jam

Bill Kim: Belly Shack, Chicago, IL  Hominy Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo

Giuseppe Tentori: Boka, Chicago, IL Arugual Risotto and Arrancini

Jared Wentworth: Longman & Eagle, Chicago, IL Lobster and Black Truffle Pot Pie

Louisiana

New Orleans

John Besh: August, New Orleans, LA Spicy Shrimp and Grits

Leah Chase: Dooky Chase, New Orleans, LA Gumbo Z’Herbes

Emeril Lagasse: Domenico’s, New Orleans, LA Pork Cheek with Dirty Rice

Donald Link: Herbsaint, New Orleans, LA and Cochon, New Orleans, LA Roasted Pork with Chow Chow

Tory McPhail: Commander’s Palace, New Orleans, Bread Pudding Soufflé

Lazone Randolph: Brennan’s Restaurant, New Orleans, LA Bananas Foster

Susan Spicer: Bayona, New Orleans, LA Rabbit Stew with Chanterelles and Biscuits

Maine

Ogunquit

Portland, ME Rob Evans: Hugo’s, Portland, ME Oyster Chowder with Oyster Crackers

Massachusetts

Boston Jody Adams: Rialto, Boston, MA Spiced Corn Soup with Scallops, Noodles, and Herbs

Barbara Lynch: No. 9 Park, Boston, MA Rigatoni Carbonara

Michal Schlow: Radius Via Matta, Boston, MA Bacon Burger with Fries

Lydia Shire: Scampo, Boston, MA Modern Charlotte Russe Tiramisu

Nevada

Las Vegas

Rick Moonen: rm seafood, Las Vegas, NV Lobster Roll with Yukon Potato Chips

Doug Taylor: B&B Carnivino, Las Vegas, NV Molten Chocolate Cake

New York

New York

Michael Anthony: Gramercy Tavern, New York, NY Halibut with Potato Purée

Lidia Bastianich: Felidia, New York, NY Italian-American Lasagna

Mario Batali: Babbo, New York, NY Fresh Pappardelle with Bolognese

Jonathan Benno: Lincoln, New York, NY Eggplant Parmigiana

April Bloomfield: The Spotted Pig, New York, NY Whoopie Pies

David Bouley: Bouley, New York, NY Miso Salmon with Bok Choy

Daniel Boulud: Daniel, New York, NY Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Tom Colicchio: Colicchio & Sons, New York, NY Chicken Soup

Jason Denton: Ino, New York, NY Egg in the Hole with Truffle and Asparagus

Harold Dieterle: Kin Shop, New York, NY Thai Pork Meatball Soup

Alain Ducasse: Benoit, New York, NY French Onion Soup

Wylie Dufresne: wd~50, New York, NY Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Bagel Chips

Todd English: Olives, New York, NY Turkey Confit, Stuffing & Gravy

Brooks Headley: Del Posto, New York, NY Chocolate Brownies

Daniel Humm: Eleven Madison Park, New York, NY The Humm Dog

Marcus Jernmark: Aquavit, New York, NY Salmon Burger

Stephen Lewandowski: Tribeca Grill, New York, NY Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and Tomato, Cauliflower, Raisin Chutney

Charlie Palmer: Aureole, New York, NY Baked Beans and Spoon Topping, Linzer S’mores

David Pasternack: Esca, New York, NY and Eataly, New York, NY Fish and Chips

Francois Payard: Francois Payard Bakery, New York, NY Key Lime Tart

Michael White: Marea, Ai Fiori, Osteria Morini New York, NY Gnocchi with Sage and Gorgonzola

Eric Ripert: Le Bernardin, New York, NY Lobster Croque Monsieur

Oregon

Portland

Vitaly Paley: Paley’s Place, Portland, OR Truffled Crab Melt “Grown Up Tuna Melt”

Gabriel Rucker: Le Pigeon, Portland, OR Steak with Oregon Truffled Spinach and Pickled Onion Rings

Pennsylvania

Hanover

Andrew Little: Sheppard Mansion, Hanover, PA Pretzel Rolls

Philadelphia

Jose Garces: JG Domestic, Philadelphia, PA Keswick Cheese Fondue

Jeff Michaud: Osteria, Philadelphia, PA American Sandwich Bread a la Eggs Benedictus

Marc Vetri: Vetri, Philadelphia, PA Bialys and Vetri Reuben Sandwich

South Carolina

Charleston

Mike Lata: FIG, Charleston, SC Coddled Egg with Parsnip Puree and Snow Crab

Texas

Dallas

Dean Fearing: Fearing’s Restaurant, Dallas, TX Texas BBQ Ribeye Steak with Corn Pudding and Coleslaw

Virginia

Washington

Patrick O’Connell: Inn at Little Washington, Washington, VA Mac n’ cheese in Parmesan Basket with Ham and Truffles

Washington

Seattle

Ethan Stowell: Staple & Fancy, Seattle, WA Soft Boiled Duck Egg with Nettle Pesto

Johnathan Sundstrom: Lark, Seattle, WA Farro with Spring Onion and Asparagus