Michelin Results Are Trickling Out [UPDATE]
By Anthony Todd in Food on Nov 12, 2013 4:30PM
A duck egg "czernina" at Elizabeth, now a Michelin-starred restaurant. (Photo credit: Anthony Todd/Chicagoist)
While some Michelin two and three star rankings this morning, the fun part is only just beginning. The real action, especially for those of us who can't afford a zillion-dollar meal, is in the one-star reviews, and they're coming out now.
Michelin's twitter feed is announcing the rankings. So far, Elizabeth and Senza are new additions to the 1-star list.
Chef Noah Sandoval @SenzaChicago hit his stride after the early reviewers moved on. Congrats on a gluten-free Michelin Star! #onestar
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
RT: Chef Iliana Reagan’a skill and homage to her sister @ElizabethRest is inspirational. Foraging & sourcing shine in every dish. #onestar
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Michelin confirms Grace and Sixteen earned two stars.
Expectations of @CurtisDuffy @grace_chicago are met & exceeded nightly. Bringing elegance & fine dining back in vogue. #twostars
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
@garythefoodie @cheflents @chefpatrickfahy Congrats again to @SixteenChicago and so sorry you had to read it online first!! #twostars
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 10:35 a.m.: Boka earns one star.
.@giuseppetentori Dishes like the tangerine-marinated snapper carpaccio solidify #onestar status once again at BOKA. Congratulations!!
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
North Pond also earns one star.
The tenacity and skill of @northpondbruce and his team pays off with #onestar! Congratulations to you and your team for all the hard work!
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 10:50 a.m.: El Ideas earns one star.
BYOB (plural) to @ELideasChi, Chef Phillip Foss and his dedicated team will provide a #onestar experience you won’t soon forget. Congrats!!
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 11:05 a.m.: Lee Wolen of The Lobby at the Peninsula Hotel earned one star.
Chef @LeeDWolen brought The Lobby at the Peninsula to a new #onestar level. Sorry to see him go, but hope to see more great things.
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Spiaggia retained their one star.
@SpiaggiaChicago @TonyMantuano Culinary skills of @ChefSarahJayne result in most elegant Italian cuisine in the Midwest.Congrats #onestar!
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
And Mexique's Carlos Gaytan announced via their Twitter feed they earned one star.
Michelin star I just got a phone call that we keep our star for one more year congratulations to my team
— carlos gaytan (@mexiquechicago) November 12, 2013
Update 11:30 a.m.: Sepia earns one star.
.@SepiaChicago Dessert bar of malted milk chocolate mousse & peanut butter crunch w/ pretzel bark was nice end to #onestar dinner.Congrats!
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 12:10 p.m.: Alinea, as expected, retained its three stars.
Congrats to @Alinea @Gachatz on 3 years w/ #threestars! Whimsy and finesse collide. Still picking the green apple taffy out from my bangs.
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 12:30 p.m.: NAHA retains its one star.
.@KevinKaYu Chef Carrie & @NAHAchicago team still going strong. Congratulations on your 13th anniversary and your #onestar!
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 12:45 p.m.: Homaro Cantu and moto keeps its one star.
MOTO & @HomaroCantu wear the term “molecular gastronomy” w/pride. The envelope pushed again and again. #onestar
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 12:55 p.m.: Takashi is recognized with a Michelin star.
@ChefTakashi Congrats! Your #onestar dishes like scallops and soba gnocchi at Takashi combine European fundamentals & Japanese finesse.
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 1:11 p.m.: L2O's two stars are confirmed.
.@1MandaBear @RestaurantL2O We admire the massive talents of #twostar Chef Matthew Kirkley when pondering ravioli w/ matsutake mushrooms.
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 1:29 p.m.: Goosefoot is welcomed to the list with a single Michelin star.
@Goosefootchi Congratulations to the team! a seat in Chris Nugent’s DR can be one of Chicago’s toughest rezzie’s to land w/good reason!
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Rick Bayless and the Topolobampo team retain their one star.
Who knew a Sooner would become one of the greatest ambassadors of Mexican cuisine? Congrats @Rick_Bayless & @topolochicago on #onestar !
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 1:43 p.m.: Blackbird retains its one star ranking.
.@619blackbird Congrats! Enjoyed David Posey’s talent via lamb tartare, cranberry yogurt w/roasted maitakes & grated chestnuts. #onestar
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013
Update 3:10 p.m.: Tru gets one star.
The Amenity de la terre w/beet, ossetra & horseradish cream from @ChefAnthonyTru exemplify why TRU is one of Chicago’s best. #onestar
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) November 12, 2013