Restaurant Chef Talk New Canaan elm is Awarded One of the Best New Restaurants by Esquire Magazine CTbites Team October 25, 2012 elm is Awarded One of the Best New Restaurants in America 2012 by Esquire Magazine Chef/Owner Brian Lewis’ restaurant, elm has been named one of the best new restaurants in America 2012 by Esquire magazine. Now in its 28th year, Esquire’s annual list features the best restaurants as selected by its restaurant features writer John Mariani. elm is Lewis’ first solo venture, featuring inventive Modern American cuisine, rooted in tradition and inspired by the seasons. “We are thrilled and so proud for elm to be awarded as one of Esquire’s best new restaurants,” says Lewis. “It is quite the honor.” This is Lewis’ second time receiving this award, as his cooking garnered Esquire’s national acclaim in 2009 at The Farmhouse at The Bedford Post, which is owned by Richard Gere. For more information about elm, visit www.elmrestaurant.com. Complete coverage of Esquire magazine’s best new restaurants can be found at: www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/best-new-restaurants-2012-full-list?click=pp
