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There was no Instagram showcasing the latest photogenic confection to go viral.No social media agents.

Culinary discovery was not an algorithm, but an action.Today, arriving at that perfect short list of Best New Chefs is still an action — an intimate and personal one that cuts through the noise to find the chefs who are putting their heart and soul on the plate.But increasingly, the task is about more than that..

If, in 1988, chefs were stepping out of the kitchen and into the spotlight, now chefs are stepping out of the spotlight and into the world.Chefs aren't just tastemakers — they help shape national food policy; spark conversations about race, gender, and work equity; and are forces for change.

And if, in 1988, chefs who were recognized were mostly white and mostly male, today the culinary talent pool is kaleidoscopically diverse, with young chefs from all walks of life bringing their perspectives to bear at the table, drawing from a well of experience that enriches and evolves the cuisine—and the culture at large.. "Yes, it starts with the food, but it's not enough to keep our heads down, looking only at the plate.

It's our responsibility to look up, to think about context," says former restaurant editor Jordana Rothman, who helmed the program for several years.But that's not all the chain has in store for fans.

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