Michelin Guide 2024: Smyth and Alinea Repeat with Three Stars, Cariño Earns One Star for First Time
Top Honors for Smyth and Alinea
The Michelin Guide awarded its coveted stars during an awards ceremony Monday night in New York, and a number of Chicago restaurants garnered the prestigious honor. For the second year in a row, both Smyth and Alinea earned top honors among Chicago restaurants with three Michelin Guide stars for 2024.
Alinea has received the honor consistently for over a dozen years, while Smyth earned the three-star rating for the second year in a row after initially earning its third star in 2023.
“It’s a distinct honor to be recognized with three stars from Michelin,” Smyth Chef John Shields said in a news release. “I’ve made it my life’s work to create transcendent culinary experiences that guests will never forget. We have the best team in the world here at Smyth, and I’m proud to share this recognition with them.”
Newcomer to the List: Cariño
One Chicago restaurant, Cariño, is new to the Michelin Guide list, earning one star for the first time for its Mexican cuisine. This is a significant achievement, marking the restaurant’s first appearance in the prestigious guide.
Additional Honors for West Loop Restaurants
Two more West Loop restaurants joined Smyth in receiving Michelin Guide accolades for 2024, with Ever and Oriole each garnering two stars.
Others Earning One Star
In addition to Cariño, the following restaurants earned one Michelin Guide star: Atelier, Boka, EL Ideas, Elske, Esmé, Galit, Indienne, Kasama, Mako, Moody Tongue, Next, Schwa, and Topolobampo.
Sustainable Practices Recognized
Daisies, 2375 North Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square, received a Green Star for its sustainable practices and emphasis on fresh produce.
Conclusion
The Michelin Guide’s recognition of these Chicago restaurants is a testament to the city’s thriving culinary scene. Smyth and Alinea’s repeat performance, as well as Cariño’s debut, are a cause for celebration. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for these talented chefs and restaurateurs.
FAQs
* What is the Michelin Guide?
+ The Michelin Guide is a prestigious annual publication that awards stars to restaurants based on anonymous inspections.
* How many stars did Smyth and Alinea earn?
+ Both Smyth and Alinea earned three Michelin Guide stars.
* Which Chicago restaurant earned one star for the first time?
+ Cariño, a Mexican restaurant in Uptown, earned one star for the first time.
* Which West Loop restaurants received Michelin Guide accolades?
+ Smyth, Ever, and Oriole all received Michelin Guide accolades for 2024.
