Michelin reveals which restaurants in New York City offer 'exceptional, excellent,' and 'high-quality' food in 2021

Michelin reveals which restaurants in New York City offer ‘exceptional’ and ‘high-quality’ food in 2021

Slowly but surely, we are returning to enjoy the things we love the most

Senior Writer

MAY 6, 2021 2:45 PM EDTMAY 6, 2021, 2:45 PM EDT

New York City always has been one of the go-to destinations for entertainment and dining. However, like the rest of the world, the iconic “Big Apple” had to close its doors and dim its lights due to the deadly and highly contagious coronavirus pandemic.

Although the outbreak isn’t something of the past — yet! — slowly but surely, we are returning to enjoy the things we love the most. With cases dropping in New York, large outdoor venues will soon be opening to full capacity, and restaurants are ready to get back on track. “Our state’s positivity and hospitalization rates continue to drop, and more people are getting vaccinated, so now it’s time to readjust our reopening based on the science and the data,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement.

New York Governor Cuomo Accelerates Planned Reopening Of New York — People dine outside at a restaurant at Bryant Park in Manhattan on May 04, 2021 in New York City. New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut have announced that starting May 19th almost all Covid 19 related restrictions would be lifted. The relaxation of laws and rules follows a steep drop in the number of cases of Covid 19 as the states make rapid progress with vaccinations.

Right on time, Michelin has announced the list of the best NYC restaurants and, of course, the number of stars. “With 58 cuisine types, New York City and Westchester County continue to serve with resilience as global leaders in diverse and high-quality dining, despite the challenges of the global health crisis,” Gwendal Poullennec, the guide’s international director, said in a statement.

Sadly, 15 restaurants lost stars this year due to the pandemic; however, New Yorkers and tourists still have plenty of options all over the city, including 68 establishments between one to three Michelin stars, plus thousand more restaurants with high-quality food.