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Michelin Selects Best Restaurants Aan Hotels In New York City
"Travelers from across the globe have long considered New York to be one of the world's
most exciting travel and culinary destinations," said Jim Micali, chairman and president of
Michelin North America, Inc. "The arrival of the Michelin Guide will enable visitors, as well
as New Yorkers, to enjoy this wonderful city to the fullest."
According to Jean-Luc Naret, director of publications for the Michelin Guide, Michelin
decided to publish its first North American guide in New York because of the city's
reputation as one of the world's leading fine-dining and lodging centers, on par with
international destinations such as London, Madrid or Paris.
"New York City's cultural diversity makes it one of the most interesting cities in the world,
and restaurateurs have shown great determination and hard work in developing high
standards of gastronomy and service," commented Naret. "They also have to sustain
creativity and progressive thinking in a market that is so abundant, so fast-changing and
therefore unique. We felt it was important to expand the Michelin Guide beyond Europe to
acknowledge the achievements and the talent of these people who are making New York
City an undisputed leader in fine restaurants and hotels."
Four restaurants, Per Se, Le Bernardin, Alain Ducasse, and Jean-Georges, received a
three-star rating for providing "an exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey." Four
restaurants received a two-star rating providing "excellent cooking, worth a detour," 31
received a one-star rating for being "a very good restaurant in its category" and 468
additional restaurants were selected in the guide as they provide a quality experience that
Michelin recommends trying. All five boroughs were considered for the guide: 25
establishments were ultimately included in Brooklyn (2 of these Brooklyn restaurants
received stars), 13 establishments were selected in Queens, 4 in Staten Island, 2 in the
Bronx, and 463 in Manhattan (37 of these Manhattan restaurants have received stars).
The Michelin Guide New York City 2006 offers a selection of 507 restaurants and 50 hotels
in every category of cuisine and comfort at prices to suit all budgets. One, two or three
Michelin stars identify restaurants that deserve recognition for the particularly fine quality of
their cuisine. Just being included among the 507 selected restaurants (out of the 23,000 in
New York City's five boroughs) is, however, a distinction in itself. To evaluate the culinary
and service aspect of each restaurant and hotel, highly trained Michelin inspectors
anonymously visited each establishment and provided objective evaluations. Stars are
awarded by the Michelin inspectors to restaurants offering the finest cooking, regardless of
the style of cuisine and the level of comfort. Stars are awarded according to five criteria, the
quality of products, the mastering of flavors and cooking, the "personality" of the cuisine,
the value for money and the consistency.
"Travelers from across the globe have long considered New York to be one of the world's
most exciting travel and culinary destinations," said Jim Micali, chairman and president of
Michelin North America, Inc. "The arrival of the Michelin Guide will enable visitors, as well
as New Yorkers, to enjoy this wonderful city to the fullest."
According to Jean-Luc Naret, director of publications for the Michelin Guide, Michelin
decided to publish its first North American guide in New York because of the city's
reputation as one of the world's leading fine-dining and lodging centers, on par with
international destinations such as London, Madrid or Paris.
"New York City's cultural diversity makes it one of the most interesting cities in the world,
and restaurateurs have shown great determination and hard work in developing high
standards of gastronomy and service," commented Naret. "They also have to sustain
creativity and progressive thinking in a market that is so abundant, so fast-changing and
therefore unique. We felt it was important to expand the Michelin Guide beyond Europe to
acknowledge the achievements and the talent of these people who are making New York
City an undisputed leader in fine restaurants and hotels."
Four restaurants, Per Se, Le Bernardin, Alain Ducasse, and Jean-Georges, received a
three-star rating for providing "an exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey." Four
restaurants received a two-star rating providing "excellent cooking, worth a detour," 31
received a one-star rating for being "a very good restaurant in its category" and 468
additional restaurants were selected in the guide as they provide a quality experience that
Michelin recommends trying. All five boroughs were considered for the guide: 25
establishments were ultimately included in Brooklyn (2 of these Brooklyn restaurants
received stars), 13 establishments were selected in Queens, 4 in Staten Island, 2 in the
Bronx, and 463 in Manhattan (37 of these Manhattan restaurants have received stars).
The Michelin Guide New York City 2006 offers a selection of 507 restaurants and 50 hotels
in every category of cuisine and comfort at prices to suit all budgets. One, two or three
Michelin stars identify restaurants that deserve recognition for the particularly fine quality of
their cuisine. Just being included among the 507 selected restaurants (out of the 23,000 in
New York City's five boroughs) is, however, a distinction in itself. To evaluate the culinary
and service aspect of each restaurant and hotel, highly trained Michelin inspectors
anonymously visited each establishment and provided objective evaluations. Stars are
awarded by the Michelin inspectors to restaurants offering the finest cooking, regardless of
the style of cuisine and the level of comfort. Stars are awarded according to five criteria, the
quality of products, the mastering of flavors and cooking, the "personality" of the cuisine,
the value for money and the consistency.
Premier edition of the Michelin Guide in North
America features 39 star-rated establishments
NEW YORK (November 1, 2005) – Michelin
announced today the contents of its first
restaurant and hotel guide in North America, the
Michelin Guide New York City 2006, which
arrives in stores Friday, Nov. 4. Over the last
eight months, suspense has been building over
which restaurants and hotels would garner
listings in the guide, which has existed for more
than a century throughout Europe. Today,
Michelin produces 13 (hotel and restaurant)
guides annually, covering 21 countries; 15 Must
See Guides (designed to highlight the best of a
destination for a quick trip in North America), 60
Green Guides (geared toward longer trips around
the world, outlining the history, culture, art and
architecture of a location), and one wine guide,
"The Wine Regions of France."
America features 39 star-rated establishments
NEW YORK (November 1, 2005) – Michelin
announced today the contents of its first
restaurant and hotel guide in North America, the
Michelin Guide New York City 2006, which
arrives in stores Friday, Nov. 4. Over the last
eight months, suspense has been building over
which restaurants and hotels would garner
listings in the guide, which has existed for more
than a century throughout Europe. Today,
Michelin produces 13 (hotel and restaurant)
guides annually, covering 21 countries; 15 Must
See Guides (designed to highlight the best of a
destination for a quick trip in North America), 60
Green Guides (geared toward longer trips around
the world, outlining the history, culture, art and
architecture of a location), and one wine guide,
"The Wine Regions of France."
