Chicago - Michelin Chicago rankings released

Here is the scoop from the Michelin Guide:

3 stars: Alinea, L20
2 stars: Avenues, Charlie Trotter's, Ria
1 star: Blackbird, Boka, Bonsoiree, Crofton on Wells, Everest, graham elliot, Longman & Eagle, NAHA, NoMi, Schwa, Seasons, Sepia, Sixteen, Spiaggia, Takashi, Topolobampo, Tru, Vie

"Bib Gourmand" list (Under $40 for 2 courses and glass of wine):

Ann Sather
Belly Shack
Bistro 110 (my number one most HATED restaurant!)
The Bristol (can you really eat there for $40?)
Browntrout
Ceres' Table
Cumin
De Cero
deca
DeCOLORES
Frances' Deli
Frontera Grill
Gilt Bar
Girl and The Goat
Green Zebra
Han 202
Hopleaf
Jaipur
Kith & Kin
La Creperie
La Petite Folie
Los Nopales
Lula Cafe
M. Henry
mado
Mexique
Mixteco Grill
Nana
Nightwood
Opart Thai House
Otom
Paramount Room
Perennial
The Publican
The Purple Pig
Raj Darbar
Riccardo Trattoria
Smak-Tak
Smoque BBQ (only BBQ on the list)
Spacca Napoli (only Pizza place on the list, and not Chicago style)
Taste of Peru
Thai Village
Twin Anchors
Urban Belly
Verrasway
West Town Tavern

Bf and I went to Crofton on Wells last night because of its star. It was good but nothing special.

Also, I just took my picture with the Michelin Man outside Big Star and got a free taco. ^

Here is the scoop from the Michelin Guide:is/was this the complete list?Twin AnchorsC'mon:td: UGH

is/was this the complete list?C'mon:td: UGH

I don't believe so. My copy is in the mail. I believe that there will be a whole slew of other places that did not get a star and also didn't qualify for the Gourmand list - it would be a pretty slim volume otherwise.

I thought Twin Anchors was past its prime years ago, from what I've been reading.

I thought Twin Anchors was past its prime years ago, from what I've been reading.

Yeah, several of the Bib Gourmand winners are a little puzzling to me. I'm also surprised Tru only got one star...though it has been a few years since I was there.

I don't believe so.whew !

is/was this the complete list?C'mon:td: UGH

This is the complete list. This list (with some spelling errors) was posted on yelp on Monday. Michelin decided to release it a day early because a lot of the restaurants were getting phone calls about their star rating.

http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2010/11/16/michelin-guide-revealed-alinea-l20-get-3-stars.php

This is the complete list. This list (with some spelling errors) was posted on yelp on Monday. Michelin decided to release it a day early because a lot of the restaurants were getting phone calls about their star rating.

http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2010/11/16/michelin-guide-revealed-alinea-l20-get-3-stars.php

The list pointed to is complete in terms of Restaurants that received stars - unless I'm mistaken, a typical Michelin Guide contains many additional listings for places that are recommended but not starred.

Michelin makes tires. Chicago makes potholes. Chicago is world class for potholes, and should have a Michelin 5 star rating on that basis alone.

The list pointed to is complete in terms of Restaurants that received stars - unless I'm mistaken, a typical Michelin Guide contains many additional listings for places that are recommended but not starred.

The big news is the star rating. That was leaked early on Yelp. If you want the Big Gourmand list, this was released by Michelin last week.

http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2010/11/10/chicago-2011-michelin-guide-bib-gourmand-list-revealed.php

My copy of this book is already on the way to me.

The big news is the star rating. That was leaked early on Yelp. If you want the Big Gourmand list, this was released by Michelin last week.

http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2010/11/10/chicago-2011-michelin-guide-bib-gourmand-list-revealed.php

My copy of this book is already on the way to me.

the Bib Gournmand list is also included in my message at the top of this thread.

3 stars: L20


And the next day, the chef quits. :eek:

Melman is supposed to be a genius, but you have to wonder why he would want to make changes with such a success on his hands.

http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/thestew/2010/11/laurent-gras-makes-it-official-departs-l2o-melman-lashes-back.html

And the next day, the chef quits. :eek:


Leave at the top; often the best strategy in life, especially to get a promotion or better deal elsewhere.

Article makes it sound as if he was going to leave one way or another, though.

Bistro 110 (my number one most HATED restaurant!)

+1 So glad it isn't just me!

+1 So glad it isn't just me!

Why do you two not like it?

Bistro 110 (my number one most HATED restaurant!)

+1 So glad it isn't just me!

Why do you two not like it?

Faux food. My first experience there I was actually looking forward to trying it. Service from the moment we set foot in the door was bad beyond belief. They couldn't even find our table and led us on a complete circuit of the restaurant. Then the food was mediocre at best. I complained to the point where they actually comped us a meal and we went back. Clearly marked as VIPs, the service was now outstanding but the food still stunk. Bistro 110 is bad food for the tourists who don't know better.

Yup, it's the food for me too. Milepig's comments pretty much match my experience of the place - badly cooked "French" food for tourists that don't know any better. Mrs Schmidt and I happen to live very close by and were lured in by the look of the place and sort of hoping that it might be a good little neighbourhood option but sadly it was not to be.

Not much surprising on the list of restaurants with stars. I'm pleased to see Sue Crofton listed, though.

Not much surprising on the list of restaurants with stars. I'm pleased to see Sue Crofton listed, though.

I really like Crofton's, and eat there with some regularity, but I am puzzled by them receiving a star. It's good, but nothing spectacular.

I really like Crofton's, and eat there with some regularity, but I am puzzled by them receiving a star. It's good, but nothing spectacular.

BF and I went there after we found out it had received a star. I agree: it's good, but nothing spectacular. I thought everything was way too heavy on the butter, personally.

Did Alinea over summer and it was astounding.

Curious as to how L2O will do next year with Gras gone, though.

Why do you two not like it?The only reason Bistro 110 is still in business is due to it's location, certainly not the quality of the food.

Yup, it's the food for me too. Milepig's comments pretty much match my experience of the place - badly cooked "French" food for tourists that don't know any better. Mrs Schmidt and I happen to live very close by and were lured in by the look of the place and sort of hoping that it might be a good little neighbourhood option but sadly it was not to be.

Kiki's Bistro on Franklin is what Bistro 110 should be; warm, inviting, good food and nice people.