The Good Food 100 2017

XOCO

"Great food, like all art, enhances and reflects a community's vitality, growth and solidarity. Yet history bears witness that great cuisines spring only from healthy local agriculture." 

Accolades & Awards:
2009 Top Chef Masters Winner
1998 James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year
1995 James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef
1991 James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Midwest
1988 Food & Wine "Best New Chefs" Winner

Category: Fast Casual
Rating:
Chef: Rick Bayless
www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/xoco/