Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi
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Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi

New York, New York

Photo: Charles Sepulveda

Kwame Onwuachi's restaurant inside Lincoln Center is a love letter to the African diaspora told through food that is technically dazzling and deeply soulful. The suya-spiced lamb, the egusi soup, the jollof rice — every dish connects continents and centuries. The room is beautiful, the service is warm, and the cooking is among the most important in America right now.

Insider tip

The egusi pepper soup is a must. Pair it with whatever the sommelier pours — the wine program is exceptional.

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