Ellen Hunter keeps up with every new Michelin-starred New York restaurant
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Updated · The New York Times · May 11
Ellen Hunter keeps up with every new Michelin-starred New York restaurant
4 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 11
Inspired by a Michelin plaque at Minetta Tavern in 2017, the Manhattan jewelry designer visited all 72 starred New York City restaurants within two years.
She has since returned annually to eat at every restaurant newly added to the Michelin Guide, making her part of a small group of dining completists.
The article highlights how some avid diners treat Michelin stars and best-restaurant lists as personal challenges, reflecting the growing influence of rankings in food culture.
With chefs quitting over Michelin star pressure, does the 'completist' trend reward an unhealthy culinary system?
As living costs rise, what psychological need drives people to spend thousands completing restaurant lists?