THE MICHELIN GUIDE ARRIVES IN ATLANTA

The first MICHELIN Guide Atlanta selection, featuring world-class restaurants in the metro Atlanta area, will be revealed in the fall, giving food and travel enthusiasts a lot more to discover in Atlanta.

Atlanta is a city full of culinary experiences that range from fine dining to casual eating. The diverse culture of the city plays a key part in its vibrant gastronomy, and now the world gets to see it.

“Atlanta’s culinary scene is rich in diversity and constantly evolving but has long been one of the most underappreciated assets in our city,” said William Pate, president and CEO of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We are proud of the recognition the MICHELIN Guide will bring to our destination as it highlights our local chefs and cuisine.”

The famously anonymous MICHELIN Guide inspectors are already in the field, eating their way through metro Atlanta. They each make their own dining reservations secretively and pay for all their meals. It is a standard for the MICHELIN Guide to ensure that inspectors are being treated the same way as any other customer. Inspectors visit each restaurant more than once and on different days and times of the week.

MICHELIN Stars are awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking, following Michelin’s historical methodology based on five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavors, the mastery of cooking techniques, the voice and personality of the chef as expressed through the cuisine and the consistency across the entire menu and over time.

MICHELIN Guide inspectors will be considering Atlanta’s restaurants for the iconic MICHELIN Stars, the Bib Gourmand distinction and the MICHELIN Green Star. The MICHELIN Stars — one, two or three — are awarded to unparalleled cuisine; the Bib Gourmand is given to restaurants that offer great quality food at good prices; the MICHELIN Green Star is awarded to restaurants that are leaders in sustainable gastronomy. Along with that, inspectors will also highlight Recommended restaurants and special professional awards. https://discoveratlanta.com/dining/ culinary-scene/

The MICHELIN Guide was first published in France at the turn of the 20th century to encourage tire sales by giving practical advice on places for French motorists to explore. The guide came to North America in 2005. It has become a reliable companion for any traveler seeking a great meal. The MICHELIN Guide is constantly observing the evolution of culinary destinations around the world, and now we are honored to have it in Atlanta.

Scan this QR Code to discover Atlanta’s food story and get ready to watch the city’s gems shine in the global light.