Smyth Earns Two Stars in New Selection MICHELIN Guide Chicago

CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelin today announced its highly anticipated annual star selections for the eighth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Chicago 2018.

This year's selection highlights 25 establishments that have been awarded one or more Michelin stars. Alinea and Grace, respectively led by chefs Grant Achatz and Curtis Duffy retain three stars, the highest recognition offered by the guide.

The restaurant Smyth located in West Loop, earns two stars for 2018. Owned by the talented husband and wife John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, Smyth, which can be found upstairs from the dual concept Smyth & the Loyalist, offers a unique and inventive cuisine.

"Chefs John and Karen Shields have remarkable resumes at the best restaurants across the country. But what they have built in their own kitchen is even more remarkable," said Michael Ellis, international director of the MICHELIN Guide. "Anchored by quality produce from The Farm, dining at Smyth is a naturally delicious and beautiful experience."

In total, there are four restaurants awarded two stars in the MICHELIN Guide Chicago 2018. Among them, Sixteen, located in River North, retains its two-star distinction after a change in the kitchen. The new Chef Nick Dostal has taken the menu in a new direction with influences of France, Italy and Asia.

Chicago is home to 19 one-starred restaurants, of which two are new: Elske and Entente.

Danish for "love," Elske is the newly opened venture of husband-and-wife team chefs David and Anna Posey. Both have experience at Michelin-starred restaurants in Chicago, and together they have created a unique and striking experience in the West Loop, mixing Scandinavian and contemporary American influences.

At Entente, which means "friendly understanding," guests are invited to a service of high quality food and delectable cocktails. Chef Brian Fisher unites with pastry chef Mari Katsumura and owner Ty Fujimura for a creative yet classic menu that changes based on inspiration and input from the team.

The MICHELIN Guide Chicago 2018 goes on sale Oct. 26 at a suggested retail price of $18.99.

For more information, please visit www.guide.michelin.com.

Chicago MICHELIN Guide 2018
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About the MICHELIN Guide
The MICHELIN Guide selects the best restaurants and hotels in the 28 countries it covers. Providing a showcase of gourmet dining around the world, it highlights the culinary dynamism of a country, as well as new trends and emerging young chefs. Creating value for restaurants through the distinctions that it attributes each year, the MICHELIN Guide contributes to the prestige of the local gastronomy, thereby making cities and countries more attractive to tourists.  Backed by its rigorous selection method and longstanding knowledge of the hospitality industry, the MICHELIN Guide provides customers with unique expertise that enables it to offer them a true quality service.  The different selections are available in both print and digital versions. They are accessible via the Web and on a full range of mobile media that offer navigation capabilities adapted to individual usage as well as an on-line booking service. With the MICHELIN Guide, the Group continues to support millions of travelers, allowing them to live a unique mobility experience.

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