Michelin is coming to NYC!

We had quite a couple of exciting days already this week. We've had inspectors from the Michelin Guide NYC come both days, the first unannounced (supposedly annonnymous) and then again today to speak with Chef and tour the kitchen. Last night we got hit really badly (were super busy), so the added stress of having to put out a table of perfect plates was not completely welcome for the hot line people. And then today, they came towards the end of lunch service, so we all had to stop whatever it was that we were doing to clean everything. The kitchen was spotless when they went through. If you are wondering what all this is about, and I assure you it is a huge deal, check out the press release at http://www.michelinman.com/difference/releases/pressrelease02232005a.html. This is a vert important development, bigger than the New York Times food critic, maybe even. This is historic, revolutionary. This is a step towards acceptance of American cuisine and culinary tradition and abilities. Because, feel what you'd like about the French, in the culinary world, they are the best. It's like a non-Italian pope. They exist, and more commonly now, but they're still very rare.