New York boasts an impressive lineup of over 400 restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide, showcasing a diverse array of dining experiences from upscale tasting menus to beloved family-run venues. Recently, 12 new restaurants have joined this prestigious list, highlighting everything from Nordic seafood to Filipino specialties.
As reported by Time Out, the Michelin Guide has been a culinary authority for the past 125 years, and it encompasses more than just star ratings. While more than 400 eateries have earned a spot in the guide, the anticipation for star designations will culminate this fall. Let’s take a closer look at the 12 newly recognized establishments:
1. **Blanc**: After a pandemic-induced closure, this acclaimed restaurant has made a triumphant return. Chef Victoria Blamey presents an exciting tasting menu featuring dishes such as oysters with calamansi butter, soft-shell crab bao, and sea scallops paired with sweet potato, all reflecting her innovative culinary style.
2. **Eulalie**: With a hint of old-world charm, this restaurant invites diners to savor Chef Chip Vaughn’s delightful four-course French meal, but be sure to call ahead for reservations.
3. **ILIS**: Co-founded by Noma’s Mads Refslynd, ILIS offers a unique “eco-chic” atmosphere with its Nordic-inspired sustainable dishes.
4. **La Bastide by Andrea Calstier**: This Westchester gem is led by the husband-and-wife duo of Chef Andrea Calstier and General Manager Elena Oliver, serving a sophisticated French tasting menu.
5. **Le B**: Garnering four stars from Forbes, Chef Angie Mar’s latest venture is a brilliant fusion of traditional Chinese flavors and haute French cuisine.
6. **Massara**: In this spot, Chef Stefano Secchi artfully presents Southern Italian cuisine, featuring tender octopus imported from Campania and bite-sized ravioli filled with creamy burrata.
7. **Penny**: Located in the East Village, this restaurant specializes in seasonal seafood. Diners should note that reservations open exactly one week in advance at 9 AM.
8. **Sailor**: British Chef April Bloomfield’s neighborhood tavern has earned accolades for its superb roast chicken, and it is a strong contender for a star in 2023.
9. **Sushi Sho**: This intimate sushi bar, with just eight seats near the New York Public Library, offers an exceptional omakase dining experience.
10. **Tadhanà**: Chef Frances Tariga, a former private chef for the Emirati royal family, showcases her creativity and the vibrant flavors of her native Philippines.
11. **Tha Phraya**: A paradise for Thai cuisine lovers, it features dishes such as Northern Thai sausage spring rolls, golden noodles, and Phuket-inspired curry.
12. **Ying Tao**: Named in honor of Chef Bolun Yao’s grandmother, this restaurant reinvents Chinese cuisine through a refined Western dining perspective.
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