"Yellow went vegan during the pandemic, providing pretty remarkable meat-free options at the fine dining level. Big credit goes to co-owner Brent Savage, who has offered meaningful and creative alternatives to animal proteins for more than 15 years; his flagship Bentley restaurant presented inspired vegetarian tasting menus long before “plant-based” was a buzzword. As part of Yellow’s evolution, chef Sander Nooij took over the business after authoring brilliant snacks (chargrilled shishito peppers with a Kewpie-inspired sesame mayonnaise) and knockout dishes (smoky tomatoes with an electrifying roasted cashew cream). Know before you go: Nooij’s commitment to sustainability has led to intriguing culinary experiments, like taco shells formed from mushrooms." - Lee Tran Lam
