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It’s been estimated that there are nearly 750,000 restaurants in the United States, according to the National Restaurant Association, with thousands of new options opening up each year.
To find the best, we asked a panel of food and travel experts to nominate their 20 favorite new restaurants to open in the past year and a half. Then, readers voted for their top picks to determine the winners. Here are the 10 best new restaurants, ranging from quick and delicious eateries to sophisticated cultural immersions.
No. 9: Z & Y Peking Duck
San Francisco, California
Z & Y Peking Duck, located in San Francisco’s Chinatown, offers classic Chinese cuisine in an upscale dining environment. Lead by Chef Han, whose dishes have served two Chinese Presidents, the restaurant offers an unparalleled experience with Peking duck carved table-side as its standout menu item. Diners are wowed by Z & Y’s attention to authentic flavors and elegant presentation evident in each menu item, from the Peking duck to the grilled sea bass to the xiao long bao.
Source: USA Today, January 2,2025
