This morning, Thursday, January 22, 2009, Mobil Travel Guide announced its 2009 5-Star Awards for the best restaurants in United States. The list grew from seventeen to twenty 5-star restaurants this year. Sixteen restaurants retained their 5-star status from last year. The only restaurant that lost its 5-star status is Philadelphia's La Bec Fin, as the Executive Chef George Perrier announced in April last year that he will no longer maintain the 5-star status for this renowned restaurant and has changed it into a more casual dining place.
There are four exciting additions to the list. At San Diego's Addison, Chef William Bradley uses an artisanal approach, combining local ingredients and modern French influences. Studio at Laguna Beach presents a modern style of cuisine highlighting seasonal California ingredients. Kai at Chandler, Arizona, features a menu influenced by Native American history and culture. Finally, Lautrec is a fine French-style restaurant located in Farmington, Pennsylvania.
For more information on the five star restaurants and 2009 Mobil Travel Guide awards, follow these links:
