New York City is known for its extensive dining options, from hole in the walls to fine dining, you can find it all in the big city. In the world of fine dining, Michelin stars hold a lot of power. The acquisition or loss of a star can greatly affect the success of a restaurant. The hierarchy from 1 star to 3 stars is broken down below:
- 1 star: “A very good restaurant in its category”
- 2 stars: “Excellent cooking, worth a detour”
- 3 stars: “Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey”
In 2018, 72 New York restaurants were starred, with 5 receiving 3 stars. In no particular order, these special restaurants are listed below:
1. Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare (relocated to Manhattan)
“Inspired by Japanese cuisine and French technique, Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare’s menu preserves the integrity of its ingredients. The duration of the tasting menu is two and a half hours, and is focused on seafood and shellfish. The price of our tasting menu is $394.36 per person, all-inclusive. Beverage is additional and not included in the cost of the menu.”
2. Eleven Madison Park
“A fine dining restaurant located in the heart of New York City. The restaurant overlooks one of the most beautiful parks in Manhattan, Madison Square Park, and sits at the base of a historic Art Deco building on the corner of 24th Street and Madison Avenue. Located here since 1998, it just underwent a full-scale renovation and redesign. Today, the restaurant offers an eight to ten course menu in the main dining room, but guests can also visit the bar for a more abbreviated tasting menu, some light snacks, or simply for a cocktail or glass of wine.”
3. Le Bernardin
“Born in Paris in 1972 by sibling duo Maguy and Gilbert Le Coze, Le Bernardin only served fish: Fresh, simple and prepared with respect. After receiving its first Michelin star in 1976, and two more in 1980, the Le Coze’s set to open Le Bernardin in New York in 1986.”
4. Masa
High end Japanese restaurant with fixed price sushi menu by Chef Masa. “A fundamental respect of the distinctiveness, which is naturally occurring, is observed with each act of slicing, shaving, and sprinkling. The food is prepared quickly, and plated for guests as soon as ready to preserve the idea that each dish is still in a living, being state. In essence, with essence, is essence–Masa is shibui.”
5. Per Se
“The restaurant is Chef Keller’s second three-Michelin-starred property featuring his daily nine-course tasting menu and a nine-course vegetable tasting menu using classic French technique and the finest quality ingredients available.”