Chicago Sun-Times 'Leaks' 2014 Michelin Star Recipients

Grace owner/chef Curtis Duffy (Photo: Michael Muser)

Whoops.

The Chicago Sun-Times posted a story at 3:30am Tuesday that apparently "leaked" some of the 2014 Chicago Michelin star-rated restaurants.

I knew something was off because the chefs are always given a courtesy call before official announcements are made. The original article was deleted, but we found it (312DD broke the first-ever Chicago Michelin star leak story in 2010).

According to the article, Grace was the only new restaurant that received two stars, and Graham Elliot—set to close following its New Year's Eve celebration—also received two stars.

Here is the story.

Here is the full list of the Michelin star recipients for 2014:

Alinea***


Grace**

Graham Elliot**

L20**

Sixteen**


Acadia*

Blackbird*

Boka*

El Ideas*

Elizabeth*

Everest*

Goosefoot*

The Lobby at the Peninsula*

Longman & Eagle*

Mexique*

Moto*

Naha*

North Pond*

Schwa*

Senza*

Sepia*

Spiaggia*

Takashi*

Topolobampo*

Tru*