The 2011 San Francisco and Bay Area Michelin Stars were announced today. Two Bay Area restaurants earned three stars in the MICHELIN Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country 2011. Three stars represent the highest honor Michelin bestows. Only 91 restaurants worldwide currently have the three-star designation. French Laundry earned three stars for the fifth year in a row, while The Restaurant at Meadowood earned its third star for the first time. Meadowood had earned two stars in the 2010 Guide. Three restaurants – Coi, Cyrus and Manresa – earned two stars in this edition, while 39 restaurants earned a single star. A full list of star recipients appears below.
The List ("N" denotes a newly starred restaurant):
THREE STARS (exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey)
The French Laundry
The Restaurant at Meadowood (N)
TWO STARS (excellent cuisine, worth a detour)
Coi
Cyrus
Manresa
ONE STAR (a very good restaurant in its category)
Acquerello
Alexander’s Steakhouse (N)
Ame
Applewood (N)
Auberge de Soleil
Aziza
Baumé (N)
Bouchon
Boulevard
Campton Place (N)
Chez TJ
Commis
The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton
Dio Deka (N)
étoile
Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant
Fleur de Lys
Frances (N)
Gary Danko
La Folie
La Toque
Luce
Madera (N)
Madrona Manor
Masa’s
Mirepoix (N)
Murray Circle
One Market
Plumed Horse
Quince
Redd
Saison (N)
Santé
Solbar
Spruce (N)
Terra
Ubuntu
The Village Pub
Wakuriya (N)
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So, if you’re thinking of tackling all this years’ winners before the new list comes out, this is a great place to start. Hope you’re well!