Bushwick has finally been recognized by the French for something us Americans have known all along: Bushwick food is good. Originally published in 1900 by the French tire company as a guide to motorists, the Michelin guide has come to symbolize the best-of-the-very-goddamn-best. Michelin guide stars have been known to make or break a fancy restaurant, and each year in France, their release triggers rampant speculation and media frenzy. So what exactly does it mean that there are now eight Bushwick restaurants in the Michelin guide? Well, our writers hit the pavement to find out exactly what these local restaurant owners think about it.

