The Michelin New York 2012 dining guide will hit the shelves tomorrow with its verdicts on which restaurants deserve the guide's coveted stars, but reps have sent over a preview today, revealing the city's big winners and losers. The big news this year is that Eleven Madison Park is finally out of the one star ghetto after years of fan grumbling. They shot from one to three stars this year, finally saving the reputation of the French red guide. Cesar Ramirez's Brooklyn Fare, which debuted with two stars last year, now has a coveted third star, joining Daniel, Le Bernardin, Masa, Per Se, and Jean Georges.
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon was promoted (two stars) and Picholine demoted (one star). Shalizeh, whatever that is, was booted, and for this year's head scratcher, Heartbreak in the East Village debuted with one star. Other newcomers include Tulsi, Tamarind Tribeca, Brushstroke, Danji, and Rosanjin. And somehow, as always, Gordon Ramsay at the London and Gilt still have their two stars.
See the full list below and make ample use of the comments section.
THREE STARS
Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare*
Daniel
Eleven Madison Park*
Jean Georges
Le Bernardin
Masa
Per Se
TWO STARS
Corton
Gilt
Gordon Ramsay at The London
Kajitsu
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon*
Marea
Momofuku Ko
SHO Shaun Hergatt*
Soto
ONE STAR
Adour
Ai Fiori (N)
Aldea
annisa
Aureole
A Voce Columbus
A Voce Madison
Blue Hill
Bouley
Breslin (The)
Brushstroke (N)
Cafe Boulud
Casa Mono
Danji (N)
Danny Brown Wine Bar & Kitchen
Del Posto
Dovetail
Dressler
Gotham Bar and Grill
Gramercy Tavern
Heartbreak (N)
Jewel Bako
Junoon (N)
Kyo Ya
Laut
Marc Forgione
Minetta Tavern
Modern (The)
Oceana
Peter Luger
Picholine*
Public
River Cafe
Rosanjin (N)
Rouge Tomate
Saul
Seasonal
Spotted Pig
Sushi Azabu
Sushi of Gari
Tamarind Tribeca (N)
Tori Shin (N)
Tulsi (N)
Veritas
Wallse
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* denotes change
(N) denotes new addition