Michelin Guide Review and Bib, Zagat ratings

Savvy European  have made their dining decisions for decades by following the Michelin Guide but it took some time for New Yorkers to realize that this is the only guide that focuses strictly on food and that they can trust their recommendations.  Ratings are determined by  critics who know the particular cuisine they are judging.  Ratings in some other popular guides are based on customer reviews  many of whom seem to judge a restaurant more for looks and hipness rather than the food.    I am enormously honored to have been given a  Gourmand Bib which means that the restaurant is a good value and this glowing review: