Chicago Has A New Michelin-Starred Restaurant
New Addition to Chicago’s Michelin-Starred List
The Michelin Awards were announced last night in New York, and there are a few shakeups on Chicago’s list. The newest addition: Cariño, the year-old Uptown restaurant from chef Norman Fenton, which earned its first Michelin star. Fenton worked at the Michelin-starred Schwa and was the executive chef at Brass Heart, which closed last June and was replaced by Cariño.
A Bold and Creative Tasting Menu
The Michelin Guide had high praise for the “boldness and creativity” of Cariño’s tasting menu, featuring dishes like a “stunning” huitlacoche ravioli with fried corn silk, queso truffle quesadilla, al pastor-style lamb tartare tostada, and “chips and salsa” in the form of salsa verde jelly and a tortilla crumble.
Other Changes on the List
Four Chicago restaurants lost a Michelin star this year, according to Crain’s. South Loop brewery restaurant Moody Tongue dropped from two stars to one, and three lost their single stars: sushi restaurant Omakase Yume, Spain and Portugal seafood restaurant Porto, and intimate New American establishment Temporis. The latter two restaurants have recently closed.
Stalwart Restaurants Retain Their Stars
Alinea in Lincoln Park and Smyth in Fulton Market retained their status as Chicago’s only restaurants with three Michelin stars, while West Loop restaurants Ever and Oriole are two-star establishments.
The Full List of Michelin-Starred Restaurants
The 14 other Chicago restaurants with single stars this year are: Atelier, Boka, EL Ideas, Elske, Esmé, Galit, Indienne, Kasama, Mako, Moody Tongue, Next, Schwa, Sepia, and Topolobampo.
A Green Star for Sustainability
Daisies in Logan Square was granted a Michelin “Green Star” for a second year, an award that “highlights restaurants at the forefront of the industry when it comes to their sustainable practices.” “Sustainability isn’t just approached from an environmental standpoint — it is an integral pillar of the restaurant’s identity,” the Michelin Guide said of Daisies.
Conclusion
The Michelin Guide’s announcement brings new recognition to Cariño and highlights the creativity and innovation of Chicago’s culinary scene. With this new addition, Chicago now has a total of 17 Michelin-starred restaurants.
FAQs
Q: What is the Michelin Guide?
A: The Michelin Guide is an annual publication that awards stars to restaurants based on the quality of their food, service, and overall dining experience.
Q: What is a Michelin star?
A: A Michelin star is an award given to restaurants that meet the Michelin Guide’s high standards for quality and excellence. One star indicates a “very good” restaurant, two stars indicate an “excellent” restaurant, and three stars indicate an “exceptional” restaurant.
Q: What is a Green Star?
A: A Green Star is a special award given by the Michelin Guide to restaurants that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
