With so many restaurants now shuttered as a result of the coronavirus emergency, some are pivoting to alternative ways to engage with their customers, while other restaurants re-activate their existing delivery and take out channels.
With more people staying at home all day, food can become a focal point. So, why not get excited about dinner time and discover the array of Michelin starred food, from Thai to contemporary American cooking that could come to you. Afterall, staying in is the new going out!
Here's a selection of Michelin starred restaurants offering takeout or delivery services, as it stands, in Chicago, LA, NYC, San Francisco and Washington.
The details might change on a day to day basis so be sure to check ahead if you have a takout in mind.
Chicago
Alinea
Grant Achatz and his team are offering the ultimate comfort food, think Alinea's take on a beef Wellington with a side of 50-50 mashed potatoes and a luxurious crème brûlée for dessert.
A three Michelin starred dining experience at home doesn't get much delicious than this!
Prepaid pickup for parties of 1-8, $34.95 per person
(Remember you will have to reheat the meal at when it arrives)
Purchase via explore tock.com/alinea/
Elizabeth
Chef Iliana Regan’s Michelin starred restaurant famous of its self styled “New Gatherer” cuisine. It's feel-good food with a changing menu. On the weekends the kitchen will turn into a free soup kitchen.
Orders can be placed through tock here.
Los Angeles
Osteria Mozza
Get your fix of Italian staples at one-star Mozza, with an extensive menu of Italian favourites to choose from including antipasti like meatballs and burrata to main dishes of lasagna, pizza and nonna style desserts to finish.
Click here for delivery details
New York City
Carbone
Tortellini al ragu, whole seabass and veal parmesan are just a few of the favourites offered up by this unpretentious Italian-American restaurant on 181 Thompson Street.
Order's can be placed for pick up or delivery through Caviar here.
Tuone
Chef Thomas Chen offers contemporary American cuisine with Asian influences in his Michelin starred restaurant on 536 east 5th street. Choose from a select well-curated menu and dishes for one, or two like the "pig out for two" Berkshire pork with spicy peanut noodles.
Click here for delivery details.
Uncle Boons
Allow husband-wife duo Matt Danzer and Ann Redding to transport you to northern Thailand with their tangy, rich and creative cuisine. A full take out and delivery are available from 4pm to 9pm at 186 Mott Street.
Find the details here.
Jeju Noodle Bar
Jeju Noodle Bar serve their take on Korean cuisine with starters that include dishes like jeju chicken wings and squid and nuts and mains, a choice of five noodle dishes, from wagyu ramyun to fish coop.
Find the delivery details here.
Cafe China
It's business as usual on the delivery side for this Sichuan restaurant with an extensive menu featuring classics like Kung Pao Chicken, Wonton Soup, and Spicy Baked Fish available for delivery all day from 11:00 AM t0 9:30 PM daily.
Find the delivery details here.
Peter Luger Steakhouse, Brooklyn
Meat lovers are in luck - the Brooklyn location of this steakhouse institution will be offering a limited menu including burgers, steaks and salads plus butcher shop items.
Washington DC
Sushi Taro
Sushi Taro has pivoted to a temporary take out menu to keep their staff on offering a sushi a la carte menu or a choice of hot dishes like grilled black cod and fresh panko fried Berkshire ribeye pork.
Find the details here.
Komi
Chef Johnny Monis' Greek-inflected Komi has officially launched all-vegetarian Happy Gyro: Carryout Edition — including beer and wine available for pick-up at 40% off.
Find out how to order here.
Masseria
At Masseria, you can expect the restaurants chefs and managers to arrive on your doorstep with a dinner for two and wine pairing with a changing daily menu for $85! Be sure to get your order in early.
Order here.
San Francisco
Atelier Crenn
Three Michelin starred chef Dominique Crenn from Atelier Crenn will be feeding the local community with vegan and vegetarian "food kits" which they will activate through their website from 20th March.