| Year |
|
Winner |
Winner Work |
| 2014 |
|
Nancy Silverton |
Pizzeria Mozza |
| 2013 |
|
David Chang |
Momofuku Noodle Bar |
| 2013 |
|
Paul Kahan |
Blackbird |
| 2012 |
|
Daniel Humm |
Eleven Madison Park |
| 2011 |
|
José Andrés Puerta |
Minibar |
| 2010 |
|
Tom Colicchio |
Craft |
| 2009 |
|
Dan Barber |
Blue Hill Restaurant |
| 2008 |
|
Grant Achatz |
Alinea |
| 2007 |
|
Michel Richard |
Michel Richard Citronelle |
| 2006 |
|
Alfred Portale |
Gotham Bar and Grill |
| 2005 |
|
Mario Batali |
Babbo Ristorante Enoteca |
| 2004 |
|
Judy Rodgers |
Zuni Cafe |
| 2003 |
|
Eric Ripert |
Le Bernardin |
| 2002 |
|
Lidia Bastianich |
Felidia |
| 2001 |
|
Patrick O'Connell |
The Inn at Little Washington |
| 2000 |
|
David Bouley |
Danube |
| 1999 |
|
Charlie Trotter |
Charlie Trotter's |
| 1998 |
|
Wolfgang Puck |
Spago Beverly Hills |
| 1998 |
|
Jean-Georges Vongerichten |
Jean-Georges |
| 1997 |
|
Thomas Keller |
French Laundry
(Yountville) |
| 1996 |
|
Jeremiah Tower |
Stars |
| 1995 |
|
Rick Bayless |
Frontera Grill, Topolobampo |
| 1994 |
|
Daniel Boulud |
Daniel |
| 1993 |
|
Larry Forgione |
An American Place |
| 1992 |
|
Alice Waters |
Chez Panisse |
| 1991 |
|
Wolfgang Puck |
Spago Beverly Hills |
