Restaurants with stars in the United States ...

Winning a Michelin star is what every aspiring chef. Since 1900, when the first Michelin guide was published to help new mobile citizens in France to find memorable meal, the leader in the management demanded to be included to the restaurants, the tire manufacturer.

For over 100 years, may Michelin-starred restaurants in France and several European cities. In 2005, Michelin has crossed the Atlantic, so for the first time to investigate that their inspectors the fine restaurants in New York. Today, Michelin inspectors examine the independent restaurants in New York, San Francisco and the Bay Area, and Chicago.

What Michelin stars Average
Michelin stars are classified according to the following criteria:

Three stars ***
The best. "Extraordinary, is worth the trip."

Two stars **
"Excellent cooking, worth a detour."

* Star
"A very good restaurant in its category."

Michelin Star for the year 2012
The following pages contain restaurants, the one who have won two or three stars from Michelin inspectors for the year 2012, this is only the second year that examined restaurants in Chicago; Institutions and the San Francisco Bay Area have been controlled since 2007 Michelin.

We hope that these lists will help you plan a gastronomic journey, New York, Chicago or San Francisco Bay to visit. For more information on the management of Michelin-star restaurants, and the restaurants, the Michelin "Bib Gourmand", an honor bestowed upon receive exceptional restaurants, the meals for under $ 40, please visit www.michelinguide.com.