Our October issue is here, bringing the people behind some of the country’s greatest restaurants into the spotlight—particularly our 2026 Class of Food & Wine Best New Chefs, Hospitality Heroes, and Restaurant of the Year, johnsfoodandwine. Inside, you’ll meet 14 rising culinary talents whose deeply personal cooking is helping define American dining right now. You’ll also travel to Chicago to visit johnsfoodandwine, where an inventive business model puts the well-being and growth of its team at the heart of the restaurant. We’re also proud to honor six Hospitality Heroes—dining room and kitchen pros selected from nominations nationwide who keep restaurants running and create moments guests remember long after the meal ends. Plus, hospitality legend Danny Meyer shares his lessons on how to be a great host—and a gracious guest. And for those nights when you'd prefer to stay in, we have a collection of standout weeknight recipes you'll make all season long. Find all of this and more in o...