Tuesday night in Philadelphia, there were plenty of stars. The 2025 Michelin Guide Northeast Cities took over the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in New York City to reveal this year’s restaurants for New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., as well as, for the very first time, Boston, and Philadelphia.
New York City was the scene of some of the most important news that night. Sushi ShoKeiji Nakazawa’s restaurant was the only one to be awarded three Michelin Stars. New York restaurant Joo Ok Chicago’s Kasama Each of them went from one to two. Chicago’s Feld It also received a Green Star. New York City has also welcomed four one-star restaurants. Bridges, Muku, Huso. Yamada.
In Philadelphia and Boston the Michelin Guide officially launched. In Boston, intimate sushi counter 311 Omakase The restaurant’s omakase is based on the season and has earned it a one-star rating. In addition, six restaurants located in and around the City have been awarded Bib Gourmand.
Philadelphia is the city of Philadelphia. Travel + Leisure‘s 2026 Where to Go listThree restaurants received one star. Friday Saturday Sunday, Her Place Supper Club. Provenance. PietramalaGreen Star awarded to an entirely vegan establishment that bases its menu on organic produce and creative fermenting. The city has also received a number of new Bib Gourmands including three outstanding cheesesteak places.
Bre Furlong/Her Place Supper Club
In total, there are 664 restaurants in the 2025 Northeast Cities that offer 64 different types of cuisine. Six restaurants have been awarded three stars, while 22 restaurants have received two stars. There are also 93 restaurants that receive one star. In addition, there are 166 Bib Gourmands and 377 restaurants recommended by the Northeast Cities 2025.
Gwendal Poullennec, director international of the Michelin Guide said that the inspectors were able to “see and taste” the passion and dedication these professionals had brought to their work.
In addition to the star announcements and Bib Gourmand list—which highlights restaurants serving excellent food at more modest prices—Michelin handed out five special awards. Chompon Boong Boonnak Mahaniyom In Brookline, the Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award was presented; Lei Amy Cordell from Chicago’s fine-dining restaurant and co-owner Annie Shi of the buzzy New York Restaurant won the Sommelier Award. Ever The Outstanding Service Award was given to. India Doris, of New York’s, won the Young Chef/Culinary Profession Award. Markette, and José Andrés received the Mentor Chef Award for his work at minibar In Washington, D.C., he has had a profound influence on chefs throughout the world.
Michelin stars are still highly regarded more than a hundred years after the first French red guide was released in 1900. It helped early drivers of cars find good restaurants and accommodations. The stars of today are divided into three categories: one star indicates “high quality food, worthy of a visit,” two stars indicate “excellent cuisine, deserving a detour,” while the rarer three-star rating is reserved for “exceptional cooking, deserving a special journey.” Green Stars are awarded to restaurants that have a strong commitment to sustainable gastronomy. Bib Gourmands or recommended picks can be found at a range of different price points.
For Philadelphia and Boston, joining that ecosystem is a recognition of what locals have known for years—their cities are eating and drinking at the highest level. Travelers have another reason to make a trip.
New Ratings & Designations
Boston
Philadelphia
- One star Friday Saturday Sunday, Her Place Supper Club, Provenance
- Bib Gourmand: Angelo’s, Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies, Del Rossi’s Cheesesteak & Pizza Co., Dizengoff, El Chingón, Fiorella, Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, Pizzeria Beddia, Royal Sushi & Izakaya, Sally
Chicago
- Two stars Kasama
- One star Feld
New York City
- Three stars Sushi Sho
- Two stars Joo Ok
- One star Bridges, Muku, Huso, Yamada
