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Published November 2, 2023, 12:55 PM ET
Before scrapping its official star list, the Michelin Guide has unveiled 11 new NYC Bib Gourmand entries so budget-conscious foodies can keep their stomachs full without emptying their bank accounts.
Think of it as a Michelin star for affordability.
With inflation rising, it may seem paradoxical to enjoy an affordable gourmet meal in New York.
Luckily, ahead of scrapping its official star list, the Michelin Guide has unveiled 11 new NYC Bib Gourmand — affordable dining — entries.
For the uninitiated, Bib Gourmand restaurants are defined by the Michelin Guide as “good food at incredible value.”
According to Eater, this “good value” equates to $50 for two courses and a drink or dessert, excluding tax and tip, according to the guide.
The price was $40 for a decade until the powers that be raised it to $49 for inflation reasons (and perhaps to ensure that McDonald’s never breaks through with its now $18 Big Mac menu) .
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But unlike dollar pizzerias and other budget options, the Big Apple’s 11 new Bib Gourmands promise “imaginative cuisine that celebrates rich cultural traditions from a gastronomic perspective.”
Notable entries include quaint Crown Heights restaurant Agi’s Counter, vegetarian restaurant Superiority Burger and KRU, featuring centuries-old Thai classics refracted through a 2023 lens.
As The Post reported, Superiority Burger’s summer diners notoriously waited hours for the quinoa-based vegan patties.
There’s also C for Charlie, chef Eric JaeHo Cho’s wild BBQ Korean fusion restaurant, which features culinary mashups like Seoul’sbury steak with kalbi jus and Gruyere grits.
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The 11 new additions are:
- 8282– Cuisine: Korean
- Agi’s Counter – Kitchen: Creative
- Alta Calidad – Cuisine: Mexican
- C for Charlie – Cuisine: Fusion
- Café Mars – Cuisine: Contemporary
- Flora – Cuisine: Italian
- KRU – Cuisine: Thai
- Peppercorn Station – Cuisine: Chinese
- Potluck Club – Cuisine: Chinese
- Pranakhon – Cuisine: Thai
- Superiority Burger – Cuisine: Vegetarian
These affordable restaurants round out the 102 New York restaurants that made this year’s Bib Gourmands list (which also includes bibs from years past).
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The full list of starting numbers will be published on November 7th, along with the real Michelin stars for 2023.
While Bib Gourmands are certainly a boon for foodies on a budget, they are often viewed as a trophy for chef participation, as they mean the restaurant can no longer compete for a Michelin star.
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