Barbara Lynch

Not content merely to launch the city's best new restaurant [page 104] and upscale bar [page 121] while keeping No. 9 Park, B&G Oysters, and the Butcher Shop running on all cylinders, Lynch is now planning a fine-dining concept in Fort Point. Her ambition, like her excellence, knows no bounds. RUNNERS-UP: Tony Maws (Craigie on Main), Gabriel Bremer (Salts) LAST YEAR: Tony Maws