National: Michelin New York Stars Announced

Okay, gastro-tourists, get your stomachs rumpling and your reservation fingers twitching. Michelin this morning awarded its New York City stars for 2009.

Major changes include Masa joining the three-star club and Adour Alain Ducasse, Gilt and Momofuku Ko banging the two-star gong. Also, Allen & Delancey, Alto, Eighty One (81), Fiamma, Insieme, Kyo Ya and Public each picked up their first star.

Announcements of further Michelin star awards are expected this month. Stay tuned…

Michelin Stars Shine On New York City
[Michelin Official Site]

National: Michelin New York Stars Announced