We all know that some of the world’s best restaurants are in New York, Chicago and San Francisco. The food scenes in these cities grab much of the spotlight, and deservedly so. They’re churning out mega-talented chefs at lightning...

Whether you’re reading Yelp reviews or visiting the website of the newest restaurant in town, it’s hard not to notice common themes and the recurrence of certain descriptors. Fresh, customized, local, and authentic—they’re everywhere, and they’re...