Illinois has 2 Michelin 3-star restaurants, Alinea and Smyth, raising the US total to 13.
In 2023, Illinois achieved a notable milestone with two Michelin 3-star restaurants: Alinea, a Chicago staple since 2011, and Smyth, which received the accolade for the first time this year after previously holding 2 stars. This elevates the total number of 3-star restaurants in the U.S. to 13. The Michelin Guide rates establishments based on food quality, with 3 stars indicating "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey."
October 20, 2024
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