The Whet Palette Productions Chef Kyle Connaughton

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DAY 1 at the Inaugural 50 Best Press Conference & #50BestTalks: North American Dream

On September 24, 2025, the Margaux Ballroom in Wynn Las Vegas hosted the inaugural 50 Best Press Conference and #50BestTalks, marking North America’s entry into the global 50 Best arena. Celebrated chefs emphasized the region’s culinary diversity, connecting food with heritage and community. Anticipation built for the upcoming reveal of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Gourmand Getaway: Journey to SingleThread

October 2019 Three Michelin Stars #51 The World’s Best Restaurant list # 2 Opinionated About Dining Opening at the end of 2016 and focusing on sustainable sourcing, chef Kyle Connaughton and his wife, Katina, took on quite the project in Sonoma: a nearby farm, boutique inn, and restaurant. Just seven miles away, their farm supplies […]