Overview
- Boston entered the selection with its first Michelin star awarded to 311 Omakase, while Philadelphia debuted with one-star ratings for Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday, and Provenance.
- New York City logged six updates, led by Sushi Sho’s promotion to three stars and Joo Ok’s move to two, with first stars for Bridges, Muku, Huso, and Yamada.
- Beyond stars, Boston received six Bib Gourmands and an Exceptional Cocktails nod for Mahaniyom in Brookline, as Philadelphia earned 10 Bib Gourmands and a Green Star for Pietramala.
- The 2025 Northeast Cities selection forms part of a broader slate totaling 664 restaurants across 64 cuisine types in the United States.
- Officials emphasized the economic impact of Michelin recognition, citing data that roughly 60% of chefs hire additional staff after an award and 58% report morale gains.