SMYTH IN CHICAGO IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF NORTH AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2026 - Thailand PR News - [Banking](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/banking/) - [Companies](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/companies/) - [Economy](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/economy/) - [Press Releases](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/press-release/) - [PR Newswire](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/pr-newswire-updates/) - [Tech](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/tech/) - [Tourism](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/tourism/) - [Press Release](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/press-release/) # SMYTH IN CHICAGO IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF NORTH AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2026 ##### Up next ###### [Qiming Venture Partners Managing Partner Alex Zhou Named to 2026 Forbes Midas List](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/press-release/qiming-venture-partners-managing-partner-alex-zhou-named-to-2026-forbes-midas-list/) Published on 29 May 2026 ##### Author ##### [ CISION PRNewswire ](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/author/cision/) ##### Tags - [PRNewswire](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/tag/prnewswire/) ![](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2990371/50_Best_Restaurants_Logo.jpg?p=medium600 "logo")- **Smyth** in Chicago is named The Best Restaurant in North America 2026, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna - **Emeril Lagasse** of Emeril’s in New Orleans receives the SevenRooms Icon Award - Lysée’s **Eunji Lee** in New York City wins North America’s Best Pastry Chef Award, sponsored by Valrhona - North America’s Best Sommelier Award, sponsored by Vik, goes to **Aldo Sohm** of Le Bernardin and Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in New York City - **Corey Lee** of Benu in San Francisco wins the Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award - **Atelier Crenn** in San Francisco receives the Sustainable Restaurant Award - The Grey’s **Mashama Bailey** in Savannah receives North America’s Best Female Chef Award - **Albi** in Washington DC is the Highest Climber Award recipient, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee - **Eight** in Calgary takes home the Highest New Entry Award **For the full 1-50 list, click** [**here**](https://www.theworlds50best.com/northamerica/en/list/1-50)**.** NEW ORLEANS, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Leading culinary figures convened in New Orleans tonight for **North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026**, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, where **Smyth** was named **The Best Restaurant in North America**. The ceremony at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel honored the second edition of the list along with several special award winners. The list spans 20 cities, including 14 restaurants from Canada and 36 from the United States, with 18 new entries joining the list this year. [ ![Smyth in Chicago is named The Best Restaurant in North America at the North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, held in New Orleans on May 28th.](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2990380/HIGH_63A9444.jpg?p=medium600 "Smyth in Chicago is named The Best Restaurant in North America at the North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, held in New Orleans on May 28th.") ](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2990380/HIGH_63A9444.html) Smyth in Chicago is named The Best Restaurant in North America at the North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, held in New Orleans on May 28th. Smyth, led by chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, is named No.1, rising from No.4 on the 2025 list. A personal approach to cooking, rooted in a network of growers and purveyors, transforms seasonal ingredients into a precise and ever-evolving tasting journey. Following in the ranking are Eight (No.2) in Calgary and **Restaurant Pearl Morissette** (No.3) in Lincoln. Faye Huggett, Director of Community for North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, says: "The second edition of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants celebrates the diversity, creativity, and excellence that define the region’s dining scene. Congratulations to Smyth and to all the chefs and teams whose passion and creativity continue to push the industry forward." John ‘The Bajan Farmer’ Jones has been named the Champions of Change Award winner, sponsored by illycaffè. Restaurant Pearl Morissette has been recognized with the Art of Hospitality Award, while Wildweed in Cincinnati is the recipient of the One To Watch Award, rounding out the pre-announced awards in the lead-up to this year’s ceremony. **Media center:** [ ![](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2990370/North_America_50_Best_Restaurants.pdf?p=pdfthumbnail) ](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2990370/North_America_50_Best_Restaurants.pdf?p=original) [Source link ](http://www.prnasia.com/story/archive/4956903_AE56903_0?rand=89749) ``` This content was prepared by our news partner, Cision PR Newswire. 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