9 stars

by Mason Adams

When it comes to the annual issue of Food + Wine’s ‘Best New Chefs,’ you can be sure that the people chosen are experienced, hard working masters of their craft.  Just take a look at James Syhabout, who created the recipe for the cover.  His internships: The Fat Duck, Mugaritz, El Bulli, Alkimia. 9 Michelin stars right there.  It’s a damn shame that they don’t give out stars to food stylists, because Susan Spungen would have at least that many.

Photo by the graceful Anna Williams.