Chicago is one of four American cities with a Michelin presence, which is simply a testament to the strength of the local culinary scene. The Windy City currently counts 25 restaurants with Michelin stars, in addition to a number of Bib Gourmands (Michelin’s accreditation system which typically highlights less formal eateries). For those who have felt that Michelin may have missed a few, here’s a list of excellent Chicago restaurants that do not have Michelin stars (yes, some already have Bib Gourmands), but should.
Note, this includes a mix of high and low—don’t forget that two years ago Michelin began to grant stars to street vendors and food stalls: look no further than Jay Fai in Bangkok and Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle in Singapore.
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