In a break from custom, the Michelin Information introduced three of its 2023 metropolis guides—for New York, Washington, and Chicago—at a single Manhattan ceremony on November 7. This yr, eight new eating places in New York celebrated a single star, and two extra garnered two stars.
The information’s coveted one-, two-, and three-star award designations are thought to be the restaurant world’s highest honor, conferring standing and fame on the eating places that obtain them. This yr, there are some noteworthy additions to the listing. Odo and Sushi Noz, each that includes tasting menus, obtained two stars, becoming a member of the likes of Jean-Georges, Atomix, and Daniel, amongst different NYC mainstays. After Main Meals Group movie star magnet Carbone misplaced its star in 2022, the group’s new (and ever-buzzy) hotspot Torrisi obtained one star at this yr’s ceremony. Eating places like Don Angie and The River Cafe had been amongst those who misplaced their stars. After a messy, sudden closure—and an eventual reopening with new cooks—the beforehand three-starred Chef’s Desk at Brooklyn Fare didn’t obtain a single star this yr.
Michelin additionally awards a collection of particular recognitions annually. This yr’s New York Metropolis winners embrace the bar group at Cosme for Distinctive Cocktails, Madalyn Summers of Café Mars for Excellent Service, Yannick Benjamin at Contento for the Sommelier Award, and Telly Justice of HAGS for the Younger Chef award. Emma Bengtsson of Aquavit scored this yr’s Mentor Award, whereas Grime Sweet and Household Meal at Blue Hill took house Michelin’s Inexperienced Stars, honoring sustainability within the kitchen.
Together with the celebs, Michelin yearly releases an inventory of Bib Gourmands, that are “not fairly a star,” per the information, however nonetheless acknowledge high-level cooking at an reasonably priced value—beneath $49 pre-tax, to be precise. This yr’s Bib Gourmand listing options 102 eating places, with 11 new additions together with chef Brooks Headley’s much-hyped and newly reopened Superiority Burger, and Jap European-inspired Brooklyn spot Agi’s Counter.
Final yr’s awards noticed some notable upsets and surprises. The much-lauded Peter Luger, the Brooklyn steakhouse that’s been open because the late nineteenth century, was left starless. After a spate of unhealthy opinions for its new vegan menu, the famed Eleven Madison Park retained its three stars final yr and did the identical in 2023. Final yr Semma, considered one of Bon Appétit’s Greatest New Eating places of 2022, grew to become the primary and solely South Indian restaurant in New York Metropolis with a Michelin star. This yr, it retained its star and stays the lone South Indian restaurant on New York’s starred restaurant listing.
