Michelin Star is probably the most prestigious award in the culinary world. Every chef worth their salt pines after it. Recently, the Michelin Guide announced the list of restaurants that received or retained their Michelin stars in the areas of New York, Washington DC, and Chicago. This much-anticipated list consisted of restaurants from varying cuisines. Following is the full list of restaurants that received Michelin stars for the first time.
Restaurants That Received Michelin Star For The First Time
Restaurants In New York
New Two-Star Restaurants
1. Odo
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Named after the Head Chef Hiroki Odo, this restaurant crafts intricate dishes that can only be termed edible art. The chef masterfully marries traditional Japanese flavours with his own personal style, making for a unique gastronomical journey.
2. Sushi Noz
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The kitchen is helmed by the proficient Chef Nozume Abe. As soon as you step into the restaurant, you’ll be transported to a piece of Japan you didn’t know existed in New York. Right from its delicate flavours to the hospitable kimono-clad staff, you’ll be loath to leave the Japanese haven.
New One-Star Restaurants
1. bom
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bom serves delectable contemporary Korean fare whipped up by its skilled head chef, Brian Kim.
2. Essential by Christophe
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Serving delicate and avant-garde contemporary French cuisine at Essential is Chef Christophe Bellanca.
3. Joji
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Another Japanese haunt, it is an amazing Omakase restaurant offering bespoke menus. Chef Xiao Lin, Chef Wayne Cheng and Chef George Ruan will leave no stone unturned in providing you with the best possible dining experience.
4. Meju
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Banchan is the cornerstone of Korean meal-prepping and when you head to Meju, a Korean restaurant, Chef Hooni Kim will demonstrate just how important it is to a meal.
5. Restaurant Yuu
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Chef Yuu Shimano and Pastry Chef Masaki Takahashi will make sure you get a singular culinary experience at this contemporary French restaurant.
6. Shmone
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The only restaurant serving Israeli cruising on the list, Chef Eyal Shani is sure to knock your socks off with his amazing culinary skillset.
7. Sushi Ichimura
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Restaurant namesake and Head Chef Eiji Ichimura serves sushi that is unparalleled in taste. If you’re a sushi enthusiast, chances are that you’ve been dying to visit this place.
8. Torrisi
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Located in the iconic Puck Building of New York, you relish their Endive salad along with their chicken stracciatella soup and you’ll achieve a gastronomic nirvana.
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Restaurants In Chicago
New Three-Star Restaurant
Smyth
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The only restaurant in Chicago to finally attain the extremely coveted three stars this year, this particular restaurant is led by the extremely talented Chef John Shields.
New One-Star Restaurants
1. Atelier
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Chef Christian Hunter who is the culinary wizard of this restaurant whips up dishes that are packed with originality and flavour.
2. Indienne
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Chef Sujan Sarkar, who vowed to introduce Chicago to a new aspect of Indian cuisine, achieves his goal every day at Indienne with his expert craftsmanship.
Restaurants In Washington DC
New One-Star Restaurants
1. Causa
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This Peruvian restaurant served to highlight how criminally underrated Peruvian cuisine is around the world. But as long as there are skilled chefs like Chef Carlos Delgado, Peruvian cuisine’s presence will only get stronger.
2. Rania
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Another Indian restaurant, it is helmed by Chef Chetan Shetty who beautifully transfers his Indian sensibilities into his food.
To know more about the restaurants that have received or retained Michelin Stars in Chicago this year, click here.
To know more about the restaurants that have received or retained Michelin Stars in New York this year, click here.
To know more about the restaurants that have received or retained Michelin Stars in Washington DC this year, click here.
Which of these amazing restaurants would you like to visit? Let us know in the comments section below!
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