Chicago's fine dining scene experienced significant shifts in the 2025 Michelin Guide, with restaurants gaining and losing stars. The announcement revealed surprising changes for both celebrated establishments and rising culinary talents across the city.

Kasama achieves two-star status

The 2025 Michelin Guide Northeast Cities selection brought exciting news for Kasama in Chicago, according to the official Michelin announcement. The Filipino restaurant earned a promotion to two Michelin stars during a ceremony at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The restaurant takes its name from the Tagalog word meaning "together," which reflects the collaborative work of husband-and-wife team Tim Flores and Genie Kwon. Flores brings his Filipino heritage to create mode

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