"The bistronomy trend is largely responsible for Santiago’s recent status as an up-and-coming food city, and 99 is the beating heart of the movement and where the city’s chefs go to geek out. The technique-driven, minimalist operation focuses on foraged and well-sourced local Chilean ingredients in a chill, bistro-like environment. Helmed by Kurt Schmidt (who trained at Noma and Boragó), dinner comes in six or nine courses that rotate daily, sometimes including the signature Mushroom Textures." - Bill Esparza, Hillary Eaton