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Atelier Crenn Shines Bright with Michelin Guide 2013 Star Announcements

The 2013 Michelin Guide for San Francisco goes on sale today and in it, brings a new two-star recipient to the forefront. Atelier Crenn is the latest restaurant to receive two Michelin stars, and this also makes Dominique Crenn, the very first female in the U.S. to receive the coveted honor.

I spent time with Chef Crenn and the team at Atelier Crenn on this special evening, and in case you are wondering what Crenn and crew did on one of the most exciting days of their careers, the answer is plain and simple. Back of the house cooked, while front of the house served their guests a memorable meal and experience. Focus, attention to detail, and passion for their craft, is what elevated Atelier Crenn to this level and even on one of the biggest nights of their profession, they weren't about to stop delivering.

 

       A Walk in the Forest - An Atelier Crenn Signature Dish

           Chef de Cuisine Michael Evans & Dominique Crenn

Grains & Seeds - Smoked and toasted w/botarga, trout roe, dashi

  Pastry Chef Juan Contreras creating a meticulous Fall dessert

Spiced brioche, candied acorn, apple, squash, celery root

                            Edible Hibiscus Leaves

       Mint Cotton Candy - a refreshing palate cleanser

                    Post-service kitchen team celebrating

Atelier Crenn - excellent cuisine, worth a detour **

SEE MORE ATELIER CRENN RECEIVES 2 MICHELIN STAR PHOTOS HERE

2013 Michelin Guide Starred Restaurants for San Francisco

The seventh edition of the MICHELIN Guide San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country will officially go on sale tomorrow, and the much anticipated star recipients were announced today. In Michelin tradition, the chefs received personal phone calls this morning before the entire list was released to the public. The big news was the rise of Atelier Crenn to two stars making Dominique Crenn the first U.S. female chef to receive two Michelin stars. The addition of Atelier Crenn sees six restaurants awarded two Michelin stars in the S.F. Bay Area. 

Thirty-four restaurants earned one Michelin star, a significant culinary accomplishment that can be defined as “a very good restaurant in its category.” The three newcomers to the category are All Spice, SPQR and Keiko à Nob Hill.         

Here is a full list of the MICHELIN Guide San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country 2013 Starred establishments:

***Three stars
Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey 

The French Laundry

The Restaurant at Meadowood

 

** Two stars
Excellent cuisine, worth a detour
 
Atelier Crenn
Baume
Benu
Coi
Manresa
Saison
 

*One star
A very good restaurant in its category

Acquerello
Alexander's Steakhouse (South Bay)
All Spice
Ame
Auberge du Soleil
Aziza
Bouchon
Boulevard
Campton Place
Chez TJ
Commis
Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant
Frances
Gary Danko
Keiko à Nob Hill
La Costanera
La Folie
La Toque
Luce
Madera
Madrona Manor
Masa's
Michael Mina
Plumed Horse
Quince
Redd
Solbar
Sons & Daughters
SPQR
Spruce
Terra
Terrapin Creek
The Village Pub
Wakuriya 

SOURCE Michelin