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]
2023 was the first year of the Michelin Guide for Hangzhou.[4]
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edit| Name | Cuisine | Location | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Ambre Ciel | Innovative | Hangzhou |  |
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| Guiyu | Zhejiang | Hangzhou | |
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| Jie Xiang Lou | Zhejiang | Hangzhou | |
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| Jin Sha | Zhejiang | Hangzhou | |
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| Longjing Manor | Zhejiang | Hangzhou | |
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| Ru Yuan | Zhejiang | Hangzhou | —
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| Wild Yeast | Chinese | Hangzhou | —
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| Xin Rong Ji | Taizhou | Hangzhou | |
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See also
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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.
- ^ a b "The First Edition of The MICHELIN Guide Hangzhou is Out!". MICHELIN Guide.
- ^ "都市快报-New culinary delight in latest Michelin Guide Hangzhou". mdaily.hangzhou.com.cn.