Each year, Bon Appétit puts out one issue that lists The Best New Restaurants in America. As someone who would dreams of opening my own restaurant or bakery in the future, I think its important to see what other places are doing that is making them successful, beyond simply the food. What caught my eye immediately was the number one Best New Restaurant in America 2014- Rose's Luxury in Washington DC. So what sets this one restaurant apart from the thousands of others? Food Writer, Andrew Knowlton explains it in his article when he writes, "Rose’s isn’t just in the restaurant business; it’s in the making-people-happy business. If that feels like a revelation in dining, it should. It did to me, and it’s why Rose’s tops our list of this year’s best new restaurants." Chef and Owner Aaron Silverman had the idea for Rose's Luxury years before its doors first opened. Paying homage to his grandmother, Rose, it also posses a warm, inviting feeling that keeps customers coming back. But not only do they come back, they are prepared to wait over two hours for a restaurant that takes no reservations. Andrew even explained a thirty minute line already formed thirty minutes before its opening at 5:30. But after reading the entire article, which I strongly advise you do! The big thing that seems to set Rose's apart from other restaurants, is the genuine care Chef Aaron has for his customers and the passion he puts into his cooking. He understands the concept of hospitality and that it goes beyond simply pleasing the customer. He also has a staff meal for both front and back of the house employes, as well as retreats to keep up the morale of his team. For being consistently ranked one of the top restaurants, one would expect the prices to be insane. But no, Chef Aaron prices nothing above $14 except the large family-style plates, a small price to pay for quality that does more than just deliver. Andrew expresses even his amazement at how humbling Aaron is when he gets drinks with him after shadowing a long twelve hour shift. He seems truly amazed at the genuine care Aaron has for his customers and restaurant. As Andrew puts it perfectly, "People go out to eat for all kinds of reasons. Some for the dishes, some for the service, and some just because a food magazine told them to. But at the end of the day, everyone goes back to the place they enjoyed the most. The place that is actually, you know, fun. Silverman’s understanding of this is nothing short of a culinary revolution." Chef Aaron inspires me. I believe there is something that no culinary school can teach, but is vital to any chefs success, and that is passion. His humbling attitude and drive for the perfect comfort food and atmosphere, paired with his passion for great hospitality and a positive work environment, make Rose's Luxury an easy and clear choice as the Best New Restaurant of 2014.