On this episode of #TinfoilSwans, F&W editor in chief Hunter Lewis (notesfromacook), restaurant editor Erika Adams (erika.lea.adams), and executive features editor Kat Kinsman (katkinsman) go behind the scenes of the search for the 2026 Best New Chefs. They reveal what scouts look for in a standout meal, the “goosebumps test” that can seal the deal, and the chefs and restaurants that made this year’s class unforgettable. Listen now at the link in bio 🎧. #fwbnc