Michelin is a tire company that has been in the business of rating restaurants since the early 1900s. The company has become well known for its star rating system, which is based on a variety of factors including quality of food, service, atmosphere, and overall experience.
The Michelin Guide awards restaurants one to three stars, with three stars being the highest honor a restaurant can receive. Currently, there are only 28 restaurants in the United States that hold the prestigious three-star rating from Michelin.
The three-star rated restaurants are spread out across the country and range from fine dining establishments to more casual eateries. The most recent addition to the list is SingleThread Farms in Healdsburg, California.
This farm-to-table restaurant is helmed by chef Kyle Connaughton and offers an ever-changing menu that celebrates local produce and flavors from around the world. Other notable three-star restaurants include Alinea in Chicago, Illinois; Le Bernardin in New York City; Saison in San Francisco; and Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare in Brooklyn.
The other twenty-three Michelin three-star rated restaurants are: Atelier Crenn (San Francisco), Benu (San Francisco), Bouley at Home (New York City), Daniel (New York City), Eleven Madison Park (New York City), Frances (San Francisco), Guy Savoy (Las Vegas), Jean Georges (New York City), Joël Robuchon at the Mansion (Las Vegas), Manresa (Los Gatos, California), Meadowood (St Helena, California), Menton (Boston, Massachusetts), Minibar by José Andrés (Washington D.C.), Per Se (New York City), Providence (Los Angeles, California) , Quince(San Francisco) , Restaurant at Meadowood(St Helena, California) , The French Laundry(Yountville, California) , The Inn at Little Washington(Washington, Virginia) , Trois Mec(Los Angeles) , Troisgros(Rozay-en-Brie France ) , Urasawa(Beverly Hills ,California ), and Vespertine(Culver City California).
Conclusion:
Earning a Michelin three star rating is considered one of the highest honours for a restaurant and only 28 establishments have been awarded this accolade throughout the United States. These restaurants range from fine dining establishments to more casual eateries spread out across America and include Alinea in Chicago; Le Bernardin in New York City; SingleThread Farms in Healdsburg; Saison in San Francisco; Atelier Crenn in San Francisco; Benu in San Francisco; Bouley at Home in New York City; Daniel in New York City; Eleven Madison Park in New York City; Frances in San Francisco; Guy Savoy Las Vegas etc.