NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – The 2023 Michelin Guide for New York City was released this week—and while some restaurants were upgraded to a higher star rating, others lost stars entirely.
Two Japanese restaurants, Sushi Noz and Odo, were upgraded from one to two Michelin stars, while Major Food Group returned to the guide with a star for Torrisi Bar and Restaurant.
Two restaurants that are closing by the end of the year, two-starred Al Coro and one-starred Oxalis, were also awarded stars.
In other notable changes, four restaurants retained their three Michelin stars: Eleven Madison Park, Le Bernardin, Masa, and Per Se. Fourteen restaurants were awarded two Michelin stars, including Jōji, Meju, and Sushi Ichimura.
Eight new restaurants were awarded one Michelin star, including Bōm, Essential by Christophe, and Restaurant Yuu.
Some restaurants from the one-star list were dropped, including the now-closed Batard; Casa Enrique in Long Island City; Contra in Manhattan, which has closed and will become a new restaurant from the same owners; Mexican restaurant Claro in Brooklyn; the Don Angie in Manhattan; Kanoyama; River Cafe; and Sushi Ginza Onodera, which closed.
New York's young chef award went to Telly Justice of HAGS and the Michelin mentor chef award went to Emma Bengtsson of Aquavit.
Dirt Candy and Family Meal at Blue Hill were awarded the Michelin green star for sustainable practices.
The full list can be found on the Michelin website.