The famous Michelin Red guidebooks are some of the most trusted in the world when it comes to selecting restaurants and hotels. They have just released their latest dining guide for New York City 2011. In a city that never sleeps, this book provides trusted information should one be in search for victuals amid all the action.
The Michelin insistence on excellence all but guarantees that even the most modest of any establishments included in these pages will be a pleasant experience. Plus, the data is consistently far more up to date than any other guide series I know of.
“The MICHELIN guides are created for everyone. Our inspectors eat anonymously everywhere, every day, and our guides reflect that collective intelligence,” says Jean-Luc Naret, director of the MICHELIN guides. “If you live or if you visit in New York, you need to know not only which restaurants are the world’s best, but which restaurants deliver the best value? What is the best option on a Friday night in my neighborhood? We believe that the Michelin Guide 2011 demonstrates why New York City ranks among the world’s finest culinary destinations, with something for every palate at every price.”
No property or restaurant can find its way into the Michelin Red Guides without passing the strict Michelin excellence gauntlet. Every establishment noted in these guides is good.
Frankly, the three- and two-star restaurants at the top of the Michelin rankings are normally out of my personal price range. But, the one-stars and the “Bib Gourmand” restaurants always seem to fit my budget and provide a unique dining experience. The 2011 Michelin One-Star restaurants for New York City follow:
Guidebook inspectors also select restaurants they believe deliver the most bang for the dollar to consumers. These are called Bib Gourmands. I search out these restaurants when I travel through Europe. In New York it should be no different. For everyday New Yorkers and visitors, Bib Gourmand restaurants are some of the best hidden culinary value that the city has to offer. In total, there are 95 Bib Gourmand restaurants in New York City.
(Photo: Boquiera, Flat Iron District)
Charlie Leocha is the President of Travelers United. He has been working in Washington, DC, for the past 14 years with Congress, the Department of Transportation, and industry stakeholders on travel issues. He was the first consumer representative to the Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protections appointed by the Secretary of Transportation from 2012 through 2018.
