Last week, Michelin awarded stars to restaurants in New York, Chicago, and Washington DC in a ceremony hosted by Emmy-nominated TV host Java Ingram at The Glasshouse. Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guides, mentioned New York's "outsized impact on the global culinary stage" in an interview with Eater ahead of the event, and this was not an exaggeration: 385 New York restaurants received at least one star, as compared to 116 restaurants in Washington DC and 112 restaurants in Chicago.
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“It’s a celebration of the diversity and talent in the U.S. food scene, with New York having an outsized impact on the global culinary stage” – Gwendal Poullennec, International Director, Michelin Guide
Of New York's hundreds of restaurants to be celebrated at the ceremony, a baker's dozen received stars for the first time with eleven in Manhattan, one in Brooklyn, and rounded out by La Bastide by Andrea Calstier, which is located at a farmhouse in Westchester. From classic French to "New Korean," from omakase ("I'll leave it up to you" in Japanese) to contemporary American, they represent a wide variety of cuisines.
One Michelin star means a restaurant is "very good in its category"; two stars are for restaurants "worth a detour"; and three stars, the highest ranking, are for those "worth a special journey." The rating system was set up by the tire company in 1900 to get people excited about driving; over 120 years later, with congestion pricing on the horizon, the newest Michelin honorees are easily accessible via public transportation. However, the following listings located within a few blocks of the newest honorees.
Three stars: Jungsik New York, Tribeca
2 Harrison Street
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“This is cooking that is highly original, impeccably executed, and enormously satisfying” – Michelin guide
Jungsik New York
If the Michelin star ceremony was a competition, "New Korean" restaurant Jungsik New York (the chef's name as well as the Korean for "formal dinner") would have been the clear winner of the night: Not only was it the only restaurant in any city to receive the coveted three stars at the ceremony, but it was also the first Korean restaurant to ever receive such a distinction. It is now one of only five New York City restaurants to hold the accolade.
55 Hudson Street, #3BCD (Compass)
Green star: One White Street, Tribeca
1 White Street
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“Bold and clever flavors come easily to this team” – Michelin guide
One White Street
The Michelin guide awards green stars to restaurants with sustainable practices like Tribeca's One White Street. Their partner farm, Hudson Valley's Rigor Hill Farm, engages in sustainable agricultural practices and provides the restaurant with a menu of fresh produce that changes with the seasons.
Moreover, the restaurant itself is an example of adaptive reuse: It is located in a townhouse that dates back to 1808. Decades later, when John Lennon faced immigration issues, he announced the creation of "micronation" Nutopia and made 1 White Street the embassy address.
Moreover, the restaurant itself is an example of adaptive reuse: It is located in a townhouse that dates back to 1808. Decades later, when John Lennon faced immigration issues, he announced the creation of "micronation" Nutopia and made 1 White Street the embassy address.
53 Leonard Street, #PH (Compass)
One star: Corima, Lower East Side
3 Allen Street
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“The cooking is a singularly original and bold celebration of Mexican cuisine” – Michelin guide
Corima
On the edge of Chinatown, Corima celebrates the ingredients and cooking techniques of the northern Mexico states of Sonora and Chihuahua with both the food and beverage menus. Chef Fidel Caballero's "progressive Mexican" style is rooted in tradition while also drawing inspiration from his travels.
One Manhattan Square, #50C
$3,490,000
Lower East Side | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,487 ft2
One Manhattan Square, #50C (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Two stars: César, Hudson Square
333 Hudson Street
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“A masterful hand with sauces and a sense for harmonious, exacting combinations demonstrate both creativity and maturity” – Michelin guide
César
Before opening his namesake restaurant, César Ramirez worked as executive chef at former Tribeca mainstay Bouley and often traveled to Japan to learn more about local ingredients and techniques. These experiences are the key components of his cooking today. Visitors have a choice of the intimate Salon, the luxurious Dining Room, or the Chef's Counter in full view of the kitchen.
15 Renwick Street, #TH3 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
One star: Bar Miller, East Village
620 East 6th Street
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“These confident chefs deliver an omakase that is a showpiece of sustainable sourcing” – Michelin guide
Bar Miller
A short distance from East Village favorite Rosella, Bar Miller represents the team's omakase restaurant. Here they serve a 15-course menu featuring local seafood and produce. The fish and shellfish are sustainably sourced, and the beverage menu features local wines and beers as well as sakes brewed in Japan and Brooklyn.
300 East 4th Street, #2A (Compass)
One star: Joo-Ok, NoMad
22 West 32nd Street
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“Joo Ok delivers a Korean tasting menu that is rooted in tradition but presented through a modern lens” – Michelin guide
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Joo-Ok
At the end of 2023, Seoul restaurant Joo-Ok announced plans to close its Korean outpost and relocate to New York. The new 16th-story space is reached via freight elevator and enhanced by views of the Manhattan skyline. Ingredients are sourced from a house farm in upstate New York, jang (Korean mother sauces) is made in-house, and the 11-course tasting menu highlights the seasonality of contemporary Korean cuisine.
277 Fifth Avenue, #PH55
$20,000,000
Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,520 ft2
277 Fifth Avenue, #PH55 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
One star: Noksu, NoMad
49 West 32nd Street
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“It’s a defining reminder that in New York City, anything can happen anywhere” – Michelin guide
Noksu
Not to be outdone by the nearby Joo-Ok (see above) for an unexpected location, tasting counter Noksu is situated within the 32nd Street entrance to the Herald Square subway station. Behind the code-locked door, visitors can enjoy an 11-course, predominantly seafood menu inspired by Chef Dae Kim's Korean heritage, his experiences cooking in New York, and celebrated chefs like Alain Ducasse and Corey Lee.
Kheel Tower, #3D (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Two stars: Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, Midtown West
431 West 37thStreet
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“This famed address hidden in the back of a Hell’s Kitchen grocery store has entered a new era” – Michelin guide
Chef's Table (Brooklyn Fare)
Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare was founded in Downtown Brooklyn in 2009, but moved to a Midtown space above a grocery store that offers visitors a front-row seat to the action in the open kitchen. The tasting menu changes daily, and there is an option to order an award-winning wine pairing alongside it.
The Glass Farmhouse, #5A
$1,150,000 (-17.9%)
Midtown West | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1,291 ft2
The Glass Farmhouse, #5A (Compass)
Two stars: Sushi Sho, Midtown East
3 East 41st Street
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“The pace, breadth, and persistence of excellence that unfolds here will impress even the most experienced sushi enthusiasts” – Michelin guide
Sushi Sho
Chef Keiji Nakazawa oversees operations at thirty restaurants all over the world, and Sushi Sho represents his first New York offering. It aims to promote okonami, which translates to "what you want" and is offered alongside the popular omakase menu. Influencers, take note: Images are limited because the restaurant asks that visitors refrain from taking pictures and fully immerse themselves in the moment.
Fifth Avenue Tower, #PHB (Serhant)
One star: Yingtao, Hell's Kitchen
809 Ninth Avenue
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“An unassumingly ambitious project that aims to reinterpret Chinese cuisine through the Western lens of fine dining” – Michelin guide
Yingtao
Just off Columbus Circle, Yingtao combines global culinary techniques with classic Chinese influences for an "East-meets-West" experience. The eight-course tasting menu features Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhao, and Xi'an dishes, the latter of which is a tribute to restaurateur Bolun Yao's grandmother, who is the restaurant's namesake.
Stella Tower, #10C (Compass)
One star: Cafe Boulud, Upper East Side Gold Coast
100 East 63rd Street
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"Choose one style of menu or handpick for a multicourse meal that is on-point with sharp execution and a soigné presentation" – Michelin guide
Cafe Boulud
When The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel reopened in fall 2024, Casa Tua replaced Cafe Boulud as the hotel's restaurant. However, this was not good-bye to the beloved local mainstay – it reopened in a space designed by Jeffrey Beers International, located on the corner of Park Avenue and East 63rd Street. Inspirations behind the prix fixe menu include La Tradition (classic French cuisine), La Saison (seasonal offerings), Le Potager (plant-based farmers' market dishes), and Le Voyage (an international focus).
580 Park Avenue, #2A
$5,999,000
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 3,000 ft2
580 Park Avenue, #2A (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
One star: Shota Omakase, Williamsburg
50 South 3rd Street
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“Chef Cheng Lin sets the tone as a friendly, relaxed guide for the night’s proceedings” – Michelin guide
Shota Omakase
Chef Cheng Lin's extensive resume includes stints at Hatsuhana, Sushi Seki, Blue Ribbon, and ITO Tribeca, all of which guided him on the path to opening his own omakase counter just off Domino Park on the Williamsburg waterfront. The fish, rice, and vinegar are sourced from Japan, and the commitment to freshness comes through in the 18-course menu.
One Domino Square, #28-B (Two Trees Management Co)
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