Starry, Starry Night 22 | BOROMAG.COM | OCTOBER 2015 FOOD & DRINK Story & Images By BRADLEY HAWKS Michelin Travel Publications released its New York City 2016 Michelin Guide on Sept. 30, and two of the restaurants that earned a highly coveted single star were from Long Island City. Casa Enrique, the Mexican restaurant located at 5-48 49th Ave., and M. Wells Steakhouse, tucked away at 43-15 Crescent St., were both honored with a solitary star. The Michelin Guide awards the top restaurants with one, two or three stars, with only exceptional restaurants making the cut (six restaurants received three stars, 10 restaurants received two stars, and 76 restaurants earned one star). The stars are determined by a team of anonymous inspectors, who undergo strict training and sign confidentiality agreements before submitting their reports. The Michelin Guide also named 133 restaurants in New York City as a part of the Bib Gourmand List, which identifies restaurants serving excellent quality meals of high value at a great price. This year, almost one-fifth of the recipients came from Queens: Basil Brick Oven Pizza Biáng! bún-ker Casa del Chef Bistro Gregory’s 26 Corner Taverna Hahm Ji Bach HinoMaru Ramen Hunan House Hunan Kitchen of Grand Sichuan Il Poeta John Brown Smokehouse Little Pepper Mu Ramen Paet Rio Salt & Fat Sweet Yummy House Tong Sam Gyup Goo Yi Tra Di Noi Uncle Zhou Venturo Osteria & Wine Bar Xixa Zabb Elee Zizi Limona Casa Enrique Congratulations to our starry duo and to all of the eateries that made the Bib Gourmand list.
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