The full list of Michelin star winners in DC isn’t supposed to be released until later today, but apparently chefs are already getting phone calls about whether their restaurants made the cut.
Chef José Andrés announced on Twitter this morning that his avant-garde restaurant Minibar earned two stars. (The highest distinction is three stars.)
People of America+the World,Gentes de España! Got phone call!@MichelinUSA @minibarbyjose… 2 ⭐️⭐️ #FoodFlock @RubenGarciaChef @zabalaitor
— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) October 13, 2016
Stay tuned for more Michelin coverage later today. In the meantime, read about why Michelin launched its fourth US guide in DC (hint: it’s not solely about the restaurants) and what diners who travel the world to eat at starred restaurants think about it. Check out Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list of more affordable eateries, released last week, here.
Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.
