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Best Chef/Restaurateur
Readers' Pick

“Best Chef” Robert Wiedmaier’s eateries include Mussel Bar & Grille, Wildwood Kitchen, Villain & Saint. Photo by Skip Brown
Robert Wiedmaier
Robert Wiedmaier, rwrestaurantgroup.com
Other Top Vote Getters: José Andrés, Geoff Tracy, Ashish Alfred, Jeff Black, Dan Simons, Bryan Voltaggio, Jeff Heineman, Alain Roussel