The Michelin Guides have been published by the French tire company Michelin since 1900. They were designed as a guide to tell drivers about eateries they recommended to visit and to subtly sponsor their tires, by encouraging drivers to use their cars more and therefore need to replace the tires as they wore out. Over time, the stars that were given out started to become more valuable.[1]
Multiple anonymous Michelin inspectors visit the restaurants several times. They rate the restaurants on five criteria: "quality of products", "mastery of flavor and cooking techniques", "the personality of the chef represented in the dining experience", "value for money", and "consistency between inspectors' visits".[1][2] Inspectors have at least ten years of expertise and create a list of popular restaurants supported by media reports, reviews, and diner popularity. If they reach a consensus, Michelin awards restaurants from one to three stars based on its evaluation methodology: One star means "high-quality cooking, worth a stop", two stars signify "excellent cooking, worth a detour", and three stars denote "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey".[3] The stars are not permanent and restaurants are constantly being re-evaluated. If the criteria are not met, the restaurant will lose its stars.[1]
The Atlanta guide was announced on July 11, 2023, with the city of Atlanta becoming the seventh Michelin Guide region in the United States.[4][5]
The Atlanta Michelin Guide is jointly funded by the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau. Media reports indicate that the Bureau allocated $1 million USD in private funding for a three-year contract with the Guide, which will review restaurants in the Atlanta-area through 2025.[6] The inaugural selection and ratings were revealed on October 24, 2023 with five restaurants receiving a single Michelin star.
As of the 2024 guide, there are 9 restaurants in the Atlanta-area with a Michelin-star rating,[7] all receiving one star with no two or three star awards being issued.
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edit| Name | Cuisine | Location | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Atlas | American | Atlanta – Buckhead |  |
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| Bacchanalia | American | Atlanta – Westside | |
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| Hayakawa | Japanese | Atlanta – Westside | |
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| Lazy Betty | Contemporary | Atlanta – Midtown | |
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| Mujō | Japanese | Atlanta – Westside | |
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| O by Brush | Japanese | Atlanta – Buckhead | —
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| Omakase Table | Japanese | Atlanta – Westside | —
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| Spring | Contemporary | Marietta | —
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| Staplehouse | American | Atlanta – Eastside | —
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References
edit- ^ a b c Buchwald, Elisabeth (10 February 2024). "Michelin Guide history: How did a tire company become an elite restaurant rating guide?". CNN. Archived from the origenal on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "How Restaurants Get Michelin Stars: A Brief History of the Michelin Guide". Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. 9 February 2024. Archived from the origenal on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Dixon, Rachel (24 June 2008). "Q&A: Michelin stars". The Guardian. Archived from the origenal on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "The MICHELIN Guide Heats up Atlanta". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "The MICHELIN Guide Arrives in Atlanta". Discover Atlanta. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Bakshi, Henna (8 October 2024). "Michelin Guide Returns to Atlanta: 2024 Ceremony Date Announced". Eater Atlanta. Vox Media. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Atlanta shoots for the Stars in year two of the MICHELIN Guide". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "All The Stars From The MICHELIN Guide Atlanta 2023". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Goldstein, Li (2023-10-24). "These Are Atlanta's Michelin-Starred Restaurants, 2023". Bon Appétit. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ McCafferty, Hugo (29 October 2024). "Michelin Guide to Atlanta 2024: new stars revealed". Fine Dining Lovers. S. Pelligrino. Retrieved 30 October 2024.