Five months, four countries, and a price range that runs from a $6 plate of queso to a full Michelin-caliber tasting menu — these are the bites that have stuck with me all year.

Top 5 service moments that stand out so far in 2026. The Balmoral, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, ÓX, Torfhús, and Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale — and what each one got right about service.