Here are the Stars of Michelin's Northeast Cities Guide
New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., and Chicago
With Michelin expanding to include more and more cities in its eponymous dining guides, it’s understandable that cities are grouped.
However, I can’t be the only one confounded by the Northeast Cities Guide, which encompasses newbies Philadelphia and Boston along with New York, Washington D.C., and….Chicago.
Chicago is clearly in the Midwest, and Washington D.C. is, technically, considered Mid-Atlantic. My prediction is that as the Guide grows, these cities will be categorised differently in the ever-expanding Michelin universe.
Even before the 2025 ceremony was held in Philadelphia (one of the country’s best food cities, in my opinion), there was drama with Michelin announcing that Alinea in Chicago, New York City’s Masa, and the Inn at Little Washington would be demoted from their Three-Star status.
It also felt like Michelin was reining in its stars, which at some point felt like they were being given out like participation trophies. For instance, Washington D.C. received no new stars, while only three restaurants in Philadelphia and one in Boston received a star.
As always, look to the Bib Gourmands for the treasures. Restaurants like Philadelphia’s 4th Street Deli and Boston’s Fox & the Knife are the way real people want to eat.
Below, find the Two and Three-Starred restaurants in New York, Chicago, and Washington D.C., along with the newly minted restaurants in Philadelphia and Boston.
New York
Three Stars
Two Stars
Chicago
Three Stars
Two Stars
Philadelphia
One Star
Boston
One Star
Washington D.C.
Two Stars