The class of 23 bakers, bartenders, distillers, and chefs were chosen not just for their craft but for their potential to change the industry.
San Francisco’s restaurant scene is roaring back.
In the past three months, the city’s chefs and restaurants have racked up some impressive accolades, including a James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef (opens in new tab) for Michael Tusk of Quince and a third Michelin star for Californios. Now, a cohort of nearly two dozen restaurant and bar pros are being recognized not for what they make but for the influence they’ve made on the industry…