Plus more good news this week.
Key Points
- The 50 Best Restaurants list highlights global dining, with Spain’s Asador Etxebarri ranked No. 1.
- Plus more good news, like a new study on the benefits of eating your veggies root-to-tip.
This is Good Food Newsyour weekly installment of positive food and health news from around the world. These feel-good stories are hand-picked by EatingWell editors to help make your week just a little bit brighter.
Featured Story: These Are the 50 Best Restaurants in the World, According to Experts
At an award ceremony in Lima, Peru, on November 4, The 50 announced their annual ranking of the 50 best restaurants in the world. From locations in Bangkok to Capetown to Mexico City, every continent (well, besides Antarctica) is represented in the new list.
No. 1 is located in the rural valley of Atxondo, Spain. If you’re planning to visit the Basque village, stop for a meal at The 50’s top spot: Asador Etxebarri. The dishes served are simple, focused on ingredient quality over unique combinations. Highlights noted in the report include a “simply grilled” red Palamós prawn, and fresh buffalo mozzarella served alongside a “juicy” slice of tomato.
Only one American restaurant made the top 50. Spotlighted at No. 11 is New York City’s Atomix, a Korean restaurant best known for its multi-course tasting menu featuring unique plates like soy-marinated wagyu and braised beltfish with dandelion kimchi and radish.
Our senior nutrition editor Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, recently dined at restaurant No. 24, Al Gatto Verde in Modena, Italy.
“Al Gatto Verde was one of the most comprehensive and comfortable dining experiences I’ve ever had,” she raves. “The staff was equally friendly and professional, and the atmosphere was cool and cozy. The meal itself was impeccable, and the wine pairings were thoughtfully chosen and explained. Trying the [Five Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano] dish is an experience I’ll never forget. For anyone visiting Modena or the surrounding area, it’s a must-stop.”
It’s no easy feat to make this list, as The 50 Best Restaurants Academy’s scoring process is quite prestigious. There are more than 1,100 voters from around the world weighing in on the finalized list, with each voter—ranging from restaurant experts to food writers—nominating 10 restaurants for consideration. So, did your favorite make the top 50? If not, you may want to make a vacation around your next reservation.
More Good News This Week
The Holiday Side Hustle: 20 New Recipes to Try
Need some inspo to spruce up your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner spread? EatingWell just launched (and packaged in a bow) 20 new side dish recipes that put spins and twists on beloved classics. Think: Roasted-Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Million Dollar Green Bean Casserole, Honey-Mustard Smashed Carrots… okay, let’s not spoil any more!
This Hack Could Help You Get 5 Times More Fiber From Your Veggies
A new study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition found that embracing commonly discarded produce parts like skins and cores can help you reap the fiber-packed benefits. Eating “root-to-tip” can reduce food waste while boosting fiber intake, which can aid in healthy digestion, satiation and healthy weight loss, if that’s your goal.
Cheerios Is Finally Making a Change That Fans Begged For
Do you hate rolling and clipping the plastic bag inside your cereal box? Cheerios has listened to your complaints, and the brand has partnered with Ziploc to create a resealable bag option. No more stale cereal or using your last chip clip—the new cereal bags with a Ziploc PantrySeal are being sold exclusively on Walmart’s website.
Video of the Week
It’s likely that chopping root vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots causes them to run away from you. But if you can keep them steady on the chopping board, these recipes embrace their nutritious makeup and delicious flavor.