Fri Sep 26 10:50:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The inaugural “North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025” list, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was revealed at an awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Atomix in New York City secured the top spot, celebrated for its refined Korean-inspired tasting menu. The list features restaurants from across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, highlighting the region’s diverse culinary scene. Other notable awards were given to chefs, pastry chefs, sommeliers, and restaurants for their sustainability efforts, hospitality, and impact on the industry. Normand Laprise received the Icon Award, Susan Bae was named North America’s Best Pastry Chef, Vanya Filipovic was awarded North America’s Best Sommelier, Michael Cimarusti was the Chefs’ Choice, SingleThread received the Sustainable Restaurant Award, and Chutatip ‘Nok’ Suntaranon was named North America’s Best Female Chef.

**News Article:**

**Atomix Crowned Best Restaurant in North America at Inaugural Awards**

Las Vegas, NV – September 26, 2025 – New York City’s Atomix has been named “The Best Restaurant in North America” at the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 awards ceremony held tonight in Las Vegas. The event, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, celebrated culinary excellence across the region, with restaurants from the US, Canada, and the Caribbean earning spots on the prestigious list.

Atomix, led by chefs Ellia and Junghyun ‘JP’ Park, is renowned for its innovative 12-course tasting menu that delves into Korean culinary traditions. The restaurant also holds the No. 12 spot on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Montreal’s Mon Lapin and Lincoln’s Restaurant Pearl Morissette rounded out the top three, taking the titles of best in East and Central Canada respectively.

Beyond the top honors, the awards recognized a range of culinary talent and achievements. Highlights include:

* **Icon Award:** Normand Laprise (Toqué!, Montreal)
* **North America’s Best Pastry Chef:** Susan Bae (Moon Rabbit, Washington DC)
* **North America’s Best Sommelier:** Vanya Filipovic (Mon Lapin, Montreal)
* **Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award:** Michael Cimarusti (Providence, Los Angeles)
* **Sustainable Restaurant Award:** SingleThread (Healdsburg, California)
* **North America’s Best Female Chef:** Chutatip ‘Nok’ Suntaranon (Kalaya, Philadelphia)

William Drew, Director of Content for North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, emphasized the list’s celebration of diversity and excellence within the region’s dining scene. The awards highlight not only established fine-dining institutions but also emerging talents and culinary destinations beyond the usual hotspots.

The full list of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, compiled by a panel of industry experts, showcases the breadth and depth of the region’s culinary landscape.

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