Michelin Guide Chicago 2016: one new two star and two new one stars

Michelin today announced its star selections for the sixth edition of the Michelin Guide Chicago 2016, which goes on sale tomorrow.

In the new edition of the Guide, Acadia moves up from one to two stars, joining 42 Grams (Lincoln Park and Old Town) and Sixteen (River North). Lincoln Park’s L20, which was on last year’s two-star list, closed its doors early in 2015.

Michael Ellis, international director of the Michelin Guide, said: “We have been following Chef Ryan McCaskey at Acadia closely for the last few years and he continues to impress us with his elegant technique-driven cooking.”

“Over the past year, he has delivered superb cuisine with a unique perspective and superb ingredients. We are thrilled to see his cooking reach these new heights.”

Chicago’s three star restaurants, Grace in the West Loop and Alinea in Lincoln Park, both retained their coveted ranking in the new Guide.

Seventeen one-star selections are in the 2016 Chicago guide, including two new entries, Dusek’s (Board and Beer) and Parachute.

The full list of one stars is below:

• Blackbird


• Boka


• Dusek’s (Board & Beer)


• EL Ideas


• Elizabeth


• Everest


• Goosefoot


• Longman & Eagle


• Moto


• NAHA


• North Pond


• Parachute


• Schwa


• Sepia


• Spiaggia


• Topolobampo


• Tru

The Michelin Guide Chicago 2016 goes on sale Wednesday, 28 October, at a price of $18.99.

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