TEXAS, USA — For the first time, the prestigious Michelin Guide will review restaurants in Texas.
The company announced a deal Tuesday to release a guide, judging restaurants in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and San Antonio. It’s part of a partnership with Travel Texas, a state-funded entity within the office of the governor’s economic development and tourism department.
“The Texas culinary scene has proven to be an exhilarating one, with multicultural influences, homegrown ingredients and talent that is rich in ambition,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides. “Foodies and travel enthusiasts alike will find something to enjoy, with such a broad dining scene spanning farm-to-table dishes, fusion cuisine, upscale dining and the famous Texas-style barbecue. Texas is a perfect fit for the MICHELIN Guide, based on the experiences of our anonymous Inspectors.”
The first Michelin Guide Texas selections will be revealed later this year and the 2024 Texas restaurant selection will join the Michelin Guide selection of hotels. Michelin says their anonymous critics are already in the field making reservations in Texas.
Michelin Guide, the most recognized restaurant rating system in the world, with Michelin’s anonymous critics, called inspectors, awarding eateries one, two or three stars based on factors like quality of products, flavors, cooking technique, the voice and personality of the chef as reflected in the food, and consistency. Michelin’s Bib Gourmand selection highlights restaurants with great quality food at great prices and their green star is awarded to restaurants that are leaders in sustainable gastronomy, according to a news release.
"The MICHELIN Guide Texas will illustrate to global travelers the culinary journey that’s waiting to be discovered in our state, featuring restaurants that embody our heritage and introducing innovative chefs and local artisans who are redefining our food scene,” said Tim Fennell, director of Travel Texas. “The introduction of the Guide will be a tremendous asset for Texas, promoting our rich and diverse food culture and elevating the restaurant scene to an international stage.”
Initially published in France at the turn of the 20th century to provide advice to French motorists, it remains a guide for travelers looking for a good meal.
Michelin published its first North American Guide in 2005 for New York. Guides have since been added in Chicago (2011); Washington, D.C. (2017); California (San Francisco in 2008, statewide 2019); Miami/Orlando/Tampa, Florida (2022); Toronto (2022); Vancouver (2022); Atlanta (2023); and Mexico (2024).
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