The culinary world is eagerly awaiting the revelation of the MICHELIN Guide’s 2024 selection for New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. In a highly anticipated event, these three cities will once again unite to celebrate the pinnacle of their restaurant scenes. This marks the second consecutive year these gastronomic hubs will combine their announcements into a single, grand ceremony.
Set against the stunning backdrop of The Glasshouse in New York City, the evening of December 9th will be pivotal for chefs across these regions. By invitation only, culinary stars will gather to discover if their establishments have been honored with a coveted MICHELIN Star or another prestigious MICHELIN Guide distinction.
“We are thrilled to bring together the excitement of revealing restaurant selections from not just one, but three incredible cities, as we conclude another remarkable year for their respective restaurant industries,” stated Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of the MICHELIN Guides. “Our anonymous inspectors consistently express their admiration for the culinary dynamism and emerging talent found throughout New York, Chicago, and Washington. This ceremony promises to be a spectacular occasion, uniting these three vibrant communities in celebration of their outstanding achievements, and we eagerly anticipate the festivities.”
The MICHELIN Guide’s Expanding Influence in North America
New York City holds a special place in the MICHELIN Guide’s North American journey, being the first city to receive its dedicated guide in 2005. Since then, the MICHELIN Guide has broadened its reach to recognize culinary excellence across North America, including Chicago (since 2011), Washington, D.C. (since 2017), and extending throughout California (starting with San Francisco in 2007 and statewide recognition in 2019). The guide’s influence continues to grow, encompassing Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, Florida; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and more recently Colorado, Atlanta, and upcoming editions for Mexico, Texas, and Quebec.
Understanding the MICHELIN Guide’s Distinctions
Globally recognized as the gold standard for culinary quality, the MICHELIN Guide serves as a trusted compass for diners seeking exceptional restaurants. Beyond the celebrated MICHELIN Stars, the guide also highlights other noteworthy distinctions:
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Bib Gourmand: This designation honors restaurants that offer diners a high-quality dining experience at a moderate price point. Bib Gourmand establishments are often cherished by MICHELIN inspectors as personal favorites for everyday dining.
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Recommended Restaurants and Special Awards: MICHELIN Guide inspectors also recognize a broader selection of restaurants, recommending them for their quality. Additionally, the guide features special professional awards, acknowledging outstanding individuals in the restaurant industry.
Originally created in France at the dawn of the 20th century by Michelin, primarily to encourage driving and, consequently, tire sales, the MICHELIN Guide has evolved into a leading authority in restaurant and hotel recommendations. Michelin inspectors uphold the rigorous and consistent evaluation methods established from the guide’s inception.
Alongside its restaurant selections, the MICHELIN Guide also curates a collection of exceptional hotels worldwide. For complete access to the MICHELIN Guide’s restaurant and hotel selections, visit the MICHELIN Guide website or download the mobile app for iOS and Android.
The MICHELIN Guide’s esteemed reputation stems from its rigorous and impartial selection process, applied uniformly across over 45 destinations and 60 guides globally. This dedication to consistency has cemented the MICHELIN Guide as an international benchmark in the world of fine dining.
Every restaurant featured in the Guide is personally vetted and recommended by Michelin’s anonymous inspectors. These inspectors adhere to a time-tested methodology refined over decades, ensuring a consistent global standard of excellence. Maintaining complete objectivity, Michelin inspectors pay for all their meals, focusing solely on the quality of the cuisine.
The Michelin inspectors assess restaurants based on five core criteria: the quality of the ingredients, mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, the chef’s personality as expressed in the cuisine, value for money, and consistency between visits and throughout the menu. These criteria guarantee a fair and consistent selection, ensuring that a MICHELIN Star holds the same significance whether awarded in New York, Paris, or any other location worldwide.
