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 The list for the third most populated U.S. city
was reduced partly because of the closures of 42 Grams and Tru
earlier this year. Each eatery earned two Michelin stars last
year.
"It's still a good year for Chicago," said Michael Ellis,
international director of the Michelin Guide.
The city has transformed itself into a vibrant dining
destination with a growing breadth of cuisines that feature
local Midwest products with international flair, he said.
"Chicago has most recently been a meat-and-potato kind of a
place," he said.
Michelin's anonymous reviewers rate restaurants in 28 countries
and its stars are seen as a sign of top-notch dining around the
world. It also rates restaurants in three other U.S. locations -
New York City, Washington and the San Francisco area.
Alinea and Grace retained their three-star status, Michelin's
highest accolade, for their "exceptional cuisine, worth a
special journey."
There are more than 100 restaurants in the world with the
three-star distinction.
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Smyth, owned by the husband-and-wife chef duo of John and Karen
Shields, moved up to the two-star category for its "excellent
cuisine, worth a detour."
Smyth joined three other two-star establishments - Acadia, Oriole
and Sixteen.
Michelin handed one star each to 19 Chicago restaurants in its 2018
guide, the same number as last year, for their "high quality
cooking, worth a stop."
Two new restaurants made their one-star debut in the latest guide.
Elske, meaning "love" in Danish, mixes Scandinavian and modern
American influences, while Entente, or "friendly understanding," has
been praised for its experimental dishes from a variety of
influences.
(Reporting by Richard Leong; editing by Diane Craft)
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