The famed Michelin Guide and its “restaurant inspectors,” seem to have taken a shine to the Golden State, awarding California restaurants one new Green Star, three new Two Stars and seven new One Stars in 2024. There are also 10 new Bib Gourmands, many of them in the L.A.
area. What is a Michelin Star? Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants throughout the world. The much-coveted accolade can be one, two or three stars.
It’s like the hall of fame for restaurants. The Michelin Guide began as a travel publication intended to encourage people to explore by car. The star system was first introduced in 1926, with a single star denoting “a very good restaurant.
” Today, to earn one Michelin star, a restaurant needs to be “a very good restaurant in this category.” For two stars, it needs to be “excellent cooking, worth a detour.” Three stars denotes “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.
” “Restaurant Inspectors” visit and review restaurants anonymously. To diners who consider themselves connoisseurs of good food, serious “foodies” or “gourmands,” dining at a Michelin Star restaurant is among life’s highlights. How to Earn a Star A Michelin Star is awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking.
The five universal rating criteria used by the inspectors are as follows. The anonymous Michelin inspectors are all full-time employees of the Michelin Guide. They are all former restaurant and hospitality professionals.
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