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Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Michelin Guide to cover southeast U.S., including Carolinas
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Michelin announced Wednesday that the company will launch a new Michelin Guide for the American South. The new guide will cover restaurants in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the pre-existing Atlanta guide. According to Michelin, inspectors are already in the field, scouting restaurants throughout the region for the 2025 guide. The company said the guide would be their first regional guide in North America. The Michelin Guide uses certain criteria to select restaurants to appear in the guide, with each restaurant inspected several times a year for quality, flavor, cooking technique, chef personality reflected in cuisine, and consistency. This new guide gives restaurants throughout the southeast a chance to earn coveted Michelin stars. '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.' The full selection of restaurants will be announced at a ceremony later this year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
22-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The MICHELIN Guide Is Expanding To Include Three New Cities In Florida
A dish from Urban Stillhouse restuarant in Florida The MICHELIN Guide is expanding for 2025 to highlight new destinations in Florida. The dining guide's 2025 selections will now cover Florida restaurants located in St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Greater Fort Lauderdale and The Palm Beaches. The MICHELIN Guide's purpose is to observe the evolution of culinary destinations around the world. The guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to select restaurants in specific geographic areas. Gwendal Poullennec is the international director of the MICHELIN Guides. He explained that MICHELIN is noticing the state of Florida continuing to raise the bar with emerging culinary talent, international food influences and the passion of its local restaurant communities. 'Over the past three years, we've seen the Florida selection grow and strengthen as our inspectors shined a spotlight on their discoveries. We look forward to exploring these new destinations and highlighting the excellence of their local restaurant scenes," Poullennec said. Florida's dining scene has been experiencing growth, with a surge in foodservice sales, new restaurant openings and increased consumer spending on dining experiences. According to Tastewise, the total foodservice sales in Florida increased by 18.2% year-over-year, with higher growth seen in metropolitan areas. Florida also saw a 12.6% increase in restaurant openings over the past year and tourists contributed significantly to the dining sector, with visitor spending on foodservice growing by 15.4% in 2024. A destination's dining scene and restaurant options remain a core part of consumer's travel decisions. A December 2024 report from creative insights firm Future Partners shows that 57% of American travelers find 'foodie trips' (traveling to explore destinations known for their food and drink experiences) appealing. Aerial view of St. Petersburg, Florida at Tampa Bay St. Petersburg, Florida is already considered a great city for culinary lovers. A 2024 study by InsureMyTrip named it the number one city for foodies. To make this distinction, InsureMyTrip looked at the average rating of restaurants in 99 of the most populated cities in the U.S. and compared that number against the city's number of cafes and bakeries, farmer's markets and prices of cooking classes. According to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, 10% of visitors traveled to the destination solely for the food scene in 2024. Tastewise found that the number of new restaurants in the area is increasing and outpacing the statewide average at 14.8% in the past year. Nick Ocando works in the restaurant industry in St. Petersburg-Clearwater. He's the executive chef at Allelo and director of culinary for Allelo, Juno & the Peacock, and Pluma. 'Local MICHELIN recognition would elevate St. Pete as a premier culinary destination. In addition, this would also attract an increased number of talented hospitality professionals to this market," Ocando said in an email. Cocktails at Allelo in St. Petersburg-Clearwater With the new MICHELIN Guide designations, Florida restaurant businesses hope to reach a new tourism audience. The goal is to attract more food-focused travelers who want a MICHELIN Guide approved meal to compliment their sunny day on the beach. 'I hope the MICHELIN Guide highlights how inviting and unique our restaurant culture has become in St. Pete," Ocando said in an email. 'In recent years, especially post-COVID, we've seen an influx of talented culinary minds come into market, adding depth and diversity to our local restaurants." Ocando also noted that the high concentration of privately owned and operated restaurants in the city gives the culinary landscape a distinctive and independent feel. The MICHELIN Guide's anonymous inspectors are already in the field in Florida, making dining reservations and scouting for culinary gems in the new territories. The selection process is handled by anonymous inspectors who use a historical methodology to independently evaluate a location's restaurants. The MICHELIN Guide methodology is based on five criteria to ensure selection equity. The criteria include quality products, harmony of flavors, mastery of cooking techniques, voice and personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine and consistency between each visit and throughout the menu. Restaurants are inspected several times a year. The full 2025 restaurant selection will be revealed later this year during the annual MICHELIN Guide ceremony for Florida. In 2026 the MICHELIN Guide selection in Florida will grow further to cover the entire state.
