Tasteblazer

How prestigious or how big of an honor is it for the to simply be listed in the guide? On one hand, there's only 500 or so places out of tens of thousands in the city, and Michelin did say that mere inclusion means "a quality restaurant that stands out from others." On the other hand, that puts Michael Jordan Steakhouse on the same level as the Tasting Room and Blue Hill.

Chocolat Moderne based in New York makes really good and exotic truffles/bon bons. Grapefruit caramel, salted espresso (more delicious than it sounds), and tasmanian honey. I knew of them through a store that sold them in Boston, but here you can find them at Chelsea market, and I believe the Chocolate Room in Brooklyn and Dean and Deluca in Soho.