Kat Bein Kat Bein | May 6, 2021 | Food & Drink,
The good folks at Michelin just added seven New York City restaurants to its one star club, and we can’t wait to taste these award-winning flavors.
From seasonal Japanese to authentic Italian, American-Korean fusion and more, these are the top-notch eateries joining the Michelin star ranks.
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228 E. 10th St. / Website
If you’ve ever traveled to Japan, you’ve likely enjoyed kaiseki. The multi-course Japanese dinner is a time-honored tradition, and this cozy spot in the East Village brings a modern take on the timeless favorite. Named for the mid-autumn harvest festival that honors the moon at its fullest and brightest, Tsukimi celebrates natural ingredients with clean techniques. Serving guests via diner, the tasting course runs $195 per person, and it’s advised that guests reserve two-and-a-half hours for the experience.
27 E 20th St. / Website
Visit the Flatiron neighborhood to try Chef Stefano Secchi’s highly-celebrated Italian fare. Drawing inspiration from the Emilia Romagna region (home to Bologna, Modena and more), the menu features hand-rolled pastas, traditional meat and fish dishes, as well as local vegetables and Northern Italian wine pairings.
36 E 22nd St. / Website
From the mind of Korean chef Hoyoung Kim, former executive chef of two-Michelin-starred Jungsik in Tribeca, this fresh fusion gem crafts an unforgettable seven-course tasting menu with wood-fire techniques. The restaurant is named for Kim’s daughter Jua (or “joie” in French). Currently, the menu includes caviar, arctic char, lamb and lots of Korean favorites, from yuja to jook.
103 Greenwich Ave. / Website
Chef Angie Rito grew up around her Italian family’s bakery, and now, she and her husband Scott Tacinelli blend traditional techniques with global flavors that can’t stop turning heads. The food here is fresh and thoughtful, from the stracchino gnocchi with zucchini flowers, chives and sharp provolone; to the Campari duck all’arancia with candied orange, chicories and duck confit canneloni.
652 10th Ave. / Website
The name “Kochi” is Korean for “skewer,” and this seven-course tasting menu puts that concept front and center. Local seasonal ingredients and balanced flavors are Chef Sungchul Shim’s specialty. Each dish honors Korean traditions while elevating the experience through state-of-the-art technique. Dine on black sea bass, spicy grilled chicken and Nurungji cheese cake for $85, or go for the 10-course Chef’s tasting menu for $125 per person.
134 Broadway / Website
Fresh on the scene with a December 2020 debut, Francie marks the first independent collaboration between Chef-Owner Christopher Cipollone (Piora, Cotogna) and Owner-Operator John Winterman (Bâtard, Daniel). Delicious and approachable, Francie gives the feeling of a neighborhood brasserie, but these tastes are not your average bites. Snacks such as souffle cakes with seaweed butter, pink lemon and caviar melt in your mouth. Shellfish, pasta, mains and more round out the menu—and yes, there is something for vegetarians.
246 Spring St. / Website
This SoHo hotspot offers guests an upscale hideaway with indoor and outdoor options that’ll charm any special someone. The ingredients are as local and fresh as can be, and Chef Shaun Hergatt builds a delectable seafood and vegetable menu with a seasonal eye. Start your meal with some big eye tuna with potato crisp, black olive and tarragon; or perhaps some shitake handroll wrapped in wasabi leaf. Not in the mood for fish? Vestry’s current menu keeps spring chicken and wagyu beef on deck, just for you.
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