The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, a list that’s been compiled by a British media company for nearly a quarter-century, has just announced its inaugural ranking of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Ten California restaurants made the list, with SingleThread in Healdsburg ranking the highest (No. 8), and also winning Most Sustainable Restaurant and Best in the West honors. Six of the ranked restaurants are located in San Francisco, and three in Los Angeles.

Atomix in New York City ranked No. 1.

The 50 Best organization, part of the William Reed company, aims to become “the ultimate reference point for the very best hospitality experiences across the globe.” The awards were announced Thursday at a Las Vegas ceremony.

SingleThread, an upscale farm-to-table concept from chef Kyle Connaugh

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