First regional Michelin guide to include South Carolina restaurants
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Charleston is known for its impressive culinary scene, and now, its celebrated restaurants and other spots across the state have the chance to earn Michelin stars.
The MICHELIN Guide is taking a regional approach and exploring authentic recipes from the American South, the French company announced Wednesday.
The new guide includes Alabama, Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee, as well as the preexisting Atlanta guide.
'We are excited to embark on this new journey for the MICHELIN Guide as this will be the first time since the Guide's North American debut in 2005 that we are launching a regional selection,' said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides. 'The cuisine of the American South is a unique product of diverse influences creating an iconic array of specialties prepared by proud and impressive culinary talent.'
Anonymous inspectors are currently out in the region discovering the best food the South has to offer. Officials said all the restaurants selected will be revealed during the annual MICHELIN Guide ceremony for the new work.
Inspectors will follow the historical methodology Michelin uses, which consists of five criteria: 1) quality products, 2) flavor harmony, 3) mastery of cooking techniques, 4) the voice and personality of the chef reflected in the cuisine, and 5) consistency between each visit and throughout the menu (each restaurant is inspected multiple times a year).
The effort is in partnership with Travel South.
'Travel South USA is thrilled to support the MICHELIN Guide coming to the American South. Our region has long deserved global recognition for its extraordinary farm-to-table cuisine, world-class seafood, and rich food culture—crafted by some of the world's most creative and talented chefs,' shared Liz Bittner, president & CEO of Travel South USA. 'We couldn't be prouder to be the first region in the country to showcase our culinary assets in big cities and small towns on a global stage. A heartfelt thank you to the state tourism offices and destinations for their participation in this groundbreaking initiative.'
The guide first expanded to include North America in 2005 for New York. In recent years, the expansion has added cities in Canada and Mexico.
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