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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.
Michelin returns to Las Vegas as part of its Southwest guide, awarding five stars across four restaurants ( Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand with two stars; Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace, é by Jose Andres at Cosmo, and L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand each with one). That’s far fewer than the 22 stars across 17 eateries in 2009, and several former stars have closed or been downgraded (Wing Lei and Michael Mina are now on the “Recommended” list). The ceremony was held at Fontainebleau, which critics say got little recognition, highlighting a dining landscape that has shifted with more non-strip spots and Bib Gourmand picks like China Poblano, Esther’s Kitchen and Yen Viet Kitchen. The piece frames the return as a downgrade amid change, while acknowledging Las Vegas’ ongoing prominence as a top dining city and inviting reader input.
Star of India in Salt Lake City, after closing for seven months due to a break-in and relocating to Main Street, was named a Michelin 'recommended' restaurant in the inaugural Michelin Guide for the Southwest, marking Utah's inclusion of nine restaurants. Owner Paramjit Kaur says the recognition validates years of hard work and a hopeful comeback for the community.
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 Jacksonville restaurants—Eggboy, Rue Saint Marc and The Bearded Pig—received Michelin Guide recognition in a City Hall ceremony, marking a turning point for the city’s dining scene after a 2025 FinanceBuzz study labeled Jacksonville the most boring city; officials say the honor will raise Jacksonville’s international profile and reflect a decade of local culinary dedication.
Cincinnati will be evaluated for Michelin stars as part of the American Great Lakes edition, with inspectors already in the field and a 2027 ceremony planned for inaugural selections. Officials say the inclusion could boost regional tourism and neighborhood economies, after Cincinnati was briefly left out due to an oversight. Michelin ratings rely on five criteria (product quality, technique, flavor harmony, chef personality, and consistency) and also include Bib Gourmand, Big Gourmand, and Selected designations. While funding from cities to participate helps, it does not guarantee a star.
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.
Pinellas County again has no Michelin-starred restaurants as the Guide expands statewide through partnerships with Visit Florida and local tourism agencies. In Tampa, no new stars were awarded and Lilac lost its star, now listed as a recommendation. Rocca, Ebbe, Koya and Kosen retained their one-star status in Tampa, while four area spots—Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and Bakery, Bar Terroir, The Brisket Shoppe, and Kinjo—received recommendations; Fat Beet Farm earned a Green Star and Kinjo’s chef Jada Vidal won the Michelin Young Chef Award. The expansion, funded by state and regional tourism bodies, aims to boost Florida’s culinary profile and attract international visitors.
The 2026 Florida MICHELIN Guide adds six area venues to the general recommendations, while Orlando’s star lineup mostly remains intact. Two restaurants, Capa at the Four Seasons and Papa Llama, lose their stars and are downgraded to general recommendations. Sorekara preserves its two stars, and Camille, Kadence, Ômo by Jônt, Soseki and Victoria & Albert’s keep their one-star status. No new Central Florida stars were awarded. The changes reflect MICHELIN’s statewide expansion and ongoing re-evaluation of the Orlando dining scene.
Michelin announced the first-ever American Great Lakes edition, including Cleveland, with inspectors visiting the region and a first-half‑2027 ceremony to reveal selections; Destination Cleveland will fund the effort for three years, aiming to boost local restaurants and tourism, and local chefs expect increased national attention for Cleveland’s dining scene across stars and Bib Gourmand recognitions.
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 inaugural American South selection, featuring 10 new one-star restaurants, one two-star restaurant (Emeril's in New Orleans), and 50 Bib Gourmand eateries, highlighting the region's diverse and rich culinary scene with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
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.