15 Enticing New Tastes: MICHELIN Guide New York’s Delicious Additions for 2023
New Additions include Hav & Mar, The Office at Mr. Moto and Genesis House
In the illustrious realm of delectable dining, New York City’s culinary canvas glistens with innovation, a blending of heritage flavors, and an unparalleled zest for quality. With eyes fixed on the 2023 MICHELIN Guide New York selection, food aficionados have reasons to rejoice – fifteen delightful reasons, to be precise. This sneak peek into the celebrated guide reveals a tantalizing array of newcomers, each promising a symphony of flavors, aesthetics, and dining experiences that encapsulate the city’s dynamic food scene.
MICHELIN Guide Inspectors, the discreet culinary detectives, traverse expanses, weaving through eateries, uncovering gastronomic gems. This year, their explorations have borne fruit, unveiling fifteen additions to the New York guide, ranging from Hav & Mar, the seafood house in Chelsea from Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Brooklyn’s Café Mars, from co-chefs Paul D’Avino and Jorge Olarte, to the coal-fired pizza established in 1925 by Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana.
A Glimpse of Culinary Excellence
Each restaurant presents a unique narrative, woven with distinct cuisines, presentation styles, and atmospheres that tantalize the senses even before the first bite.
Ariari, for instance, invites diners to a maritime-inspired Korean adventure with delicacies like scallop DIY gimbap and a creative corn crème brûlée.
Bad Roman, the Time Warner Center resident, encapsulates playful, Instagram-worthy Italian-American dishes, spotlighting a delightful tiramisu ice cream cake and addictive garlic babka.
In Brooklyn, Café Mars dances between modern and nostalgic, offering Negroni Jell-O and baked potato gnocchi amidst its culinary repertoire.
The Allure of Fusion & Heritage
Many additions echo a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, crafting menus that echo their creators’ passion and heritage.
8282 dives deep into Korean flavors with daring combinations like honey-infused vanilla cream with Parmesan and burrata with gochujang-marinated chicken.
Genesis House exemplifies elegant Korean fare juxtaposed with views of the High Line and Little Island park.
Hav & Mar, the brainchild of Chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Rose Noël, seamlessly integrates Ethiopian and Swedish culinary traditions, with the Swediopian and corn-wrapped snapper bearing testimony.
Hidden Gems & Storytellers
Amidst the bustling city, these newcomers are also spaces of discovery and storytelling.
Meju in Long Island City, with Chef Hooni Kim at the helm, is both a dining space and a classroom, illuminating traditional Korean ingredients.
The Office at Mr. Moto not only serves exquisite omakase but also invites diners into an imaginative experience, telling tales of fictional characters and historic expeditions.
A Celebration of Culinary Artistry
On November 7, Spring Studios in TriBeCa will glitter with the presence of culinary maestros from New York, Chicago, and Washington, congregating for the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony. It’s a tapestry of celebration, camaraderie, and recognition for those who have painted the canvas of gastronomy with their creativity, skills, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Concluding Bites
The fifteen new entrants to the 2023 MICHELIN Guide New York are not merely restaurants; they are experiences, narratives, and culinary dreams woven into reality. Each establishment is a chapter of its own, inviting diners to explore, taste, and celebrate the magnificent diversity and innovation that define New York City’s gastronomic landscape. So, fellow foodies, the table is set, the menu is unveiled – let the feast begin!
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