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Michelin’s updated Colorado Guide adds Milpero in Denver to a one-star ranking and grants Bib Gourmand recognitions to Pig and Tiger, Rougarou, and Annette (Aurora); The Wolf’s Tailor remains at two stars. Across Colorado, 63 restaurants spanning 22 cuisines are recognized, highlighting Denver’s growing dining scene and accompanying sommelier and service awards.
Denver's Milpero earned a Michelin star, the state's first new star in this cycle, expanding Colorado's roster of starred restaurants across Denver, Boulder and Aspen as Michelin completes its statewide rollout; the piece notes what a star means for a restaurant, the funding behind Colorado's Michelin agreement, and ongoing implications for chefs and costs.
Las Vegas welcomed Michelin back for its first ceremony in 17 years, awarding L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Guy Savoy, and É by José Andrés one star, with Joël Robuchon earning two stars; Bib Gourmand honors went to China Poblano, Esther's Kitchen, and Yen Viet Kitchen. The broader 2026 Southwest guide also lists picks across Nevada and nearby states, including Anima by Edo, Bouchon, Cote Las Vegas, Estiatorio Milos, Gymkhana, Kabuto, Kame Omakase, Lamaii, Michael Mina, Mott 32, Partage, Pho Ga Bac Bac, Ping Pang Pong, Soulbelly BBQ, Sparrow and Wolf, Stubborn Seed, and Wing Lei, plus a Michelin Service Award to Joël Robuchon’s Sean Christopher. This marks the guide’s return after the initial 2008-2009 Las Vegas run.
Three Sarasota restaurants earned Michelin recognition in the Guide’s statewide Florida rollout: Lucky 8 received a Bib Gourmand for its modern Southern cooking; Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery and Tralia were named Michelin Recommended. Bib Gourmand honors quality food at good value, while Michelin Recommended notes high-quality spots vetted by inspectors. Lucky 8 showcases Cajun-leaning dishes like crawfish bread pudding; Focaccia highlights house-made focaccia and a prime rib sandwich; Tralia serves sourdough and Detroit-style pizza along with other Italian-American fare. This marks Florida’s first statewide Michelin coverage, expanding beyond the Tampa/Orlando area to Sarasota.
Eleven Birmingham restaurants were recognized in the first MICHELIN Guide American South edition, with four earning Bib Gourmand honors for great food at a value and several making the 2025 Recommended list, highlighting Birmingham's vibrant culinary scene.
Fifteen Alabama restaurants were featured in the new Michelin Guide to the American South, with five earning Bib Gourmand recognition for good food at moderate prices and ten listed as recommended, highlighting the region's diverse culinary scene, though no Alabama restaurants received Michelin stars.
The Michelin Guide announced its 2025 top Texas restaurants, awarding 18 one-star honors across cities like Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, with no new three-star awards. The guide also recognized 52 Bib Gourmand restaurants and several recommended spots, highlighting Texas's diverse culinary scene. Notable new awardees include Nixta Taqueria and Isidore, with ongoing recognition for established favorites like Franklin Barbecue and Uchi.
The 2025 Michelin Guide Texas awarded Dallas restaurants Mamani and Tatsu Dallas with one star each, with Mamani being notably new at just 48 days old. Overall, Texas saw 18 restaurants receive one star, with no two- or three-star awards given. Several Dallas eateries also received Bib Gourmand honors, highlighting a range of culinary excellence across the state.
The 2025 Michelin Guide California announced six new Bib Gourmand restaurants, including three in Los Angeles—Komal, Vin Folk, and Rasarumah—highlighting affordable, quality dining options. LA also celebrated its first three-Michelin-starred restaurants, Somni and Providence, along with new one-star entries, marking a significant milestone for the city's culinary scene.
The inaugural MICHELIN Guide Texas has been released, featuring 15 new One Star and 2 new Green Star restaurants, along with 45 new Bib Gourmand selections. Bib Gourmand recognizes restaurants offering excellent value for money, with a diverse range of cuisines including barbecue, Mexican, and contemporary dishes. Cities like Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio are highlighted for their culinary offerings.
Six new Tampa restaurants have been added to Florida's Michelin Guide, with the potential to receive coveted star ratings or Bib Gourmand selections. The guide's secretive inspection process evaluates restaurants based on criteria such as product quality, flavor mastery, and technique excellence. The addition of these restaurants aims to provide food lovers with new discoveries before the annual star and Bib Gourmand announcements. The 2024 Florida guide's star ratings and Bib Gourmand selections will be revealed at a ceremony in Tampa on April 18.
Michelin has announced two new additions to its "Bib Gourmand" category for D.C. restaurants: La Tejana, a Tex-Mex taco spot in Mt. Pleasant, and Yellow, a Levantine cafe with multiple locations. The Bib Gourmand category recognizes affordable dining options, with meals typically costing around $40 for two courses. These new additions bring the total number of Bib Gourmand-designated restaurants in D.C. to 36. The full 2023 Michelin Guide for D.C. is set to be released next week.
Michelin has added two new Bib Gourmand restaurants in Washington, D.C., recognizing their quality and affordability. The Bib Gourmand distinction is awarded to restaurants that offer excellent food at a reasonable price.
The MICHELIN Guide has announced two new Bib Gourmand restaurants in Washington, D.C.: La Tejana, offering Mexican cuisine with delicious breakfast tacos, and Yellow, a Middle Eastern concept known for its Levantine cooking and wood-burning oven. These restaurants provide good quality meals at a good value.
Seaside restaurant Maligne has been added to the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list, which recognizes restaurants offering a good quality meal at a reasonable price. Maligne offers French and Italian-American-inspired dishes and is the third Central Coast restaurant to be named to the California Bib Gourmand list.