The southwest of the USA is a top address for connoisseurs with fine taste. Outside of the metropolises of New York and Chicago, foodies will not find so many top addresses anywhere else in the USA.
Of the 17 restaurants in the states that have been awarded a Green Star for sustainable gastronomy, 15 are located in the state. California played a key role in the emergence of the farm-to-table movement, which promotes seasonal and regional products in restaurants. The state is blessed with world-class produce and a variety of culinary influences.