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Michelin Returns to Las Vegas After 17-Year Hiatus, Awarding Stars in New Southwest Guide
food-and-dining1 month ago

Michelin Returns to Las Vegas After 17-Year Hiatus, Awarding Stars in New Southwest Guide

The Michelin Guide returned to Las Vegas on August 26, 2026, marking the first star awards in the city in 17 years. As part of a new American Southwest category covering Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, the guide recognized five starred restaurants, with Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas receiving the only two-star rating. The ceremony also highlighted Arizona’s lack of starred restaurants despite multiple Bib Gourmand and recommended selections, while Utah earned its first star for Monte in South Salt Lake.

Kansas City's Anjin joins 19 spots on Bon Appétit's 2026 Best New Restaurants list
food-and-dining1 month ago

Kansas City's Anjin joins 19 spots on Bon Appétit's 2026 Best New Restaurants list

Kansas City izakaya Anjin was named to Bon Appétit's 2026 Best New Restaurants list, joining 18 other venues across 12 states and Washington, D.C. The 20-seat restaurant, which opened in 2025 at 1708 Oak St, previously earned a James Beard Award finalist nomination but did not win the Best New Restaurant category, which went to New York's Lei. While Anjin highlights Kansas City's culinary scene, Houston's Agnes and Sherman and Austin's Le Calamar also received recognition in the same national roundup.

Texas Michelin Guide 2025: Top Restaurants in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston
food-and-dining11 months ago

Texas Michelin Guide 2025: Top Restaurants in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston

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.

Los Angeles and California Celebrate New Michelin Star Achievements in 2025
food-and-dining1 year ago

Los Angeles and California Celebrate New Michelin Star Achievements in 2025

The 2025 Michelin Guide Los Angeles announced its winners, including the city's first three-star restaurant, Providence, and the first Michelin-starred Korean restaurant, Restaurant Ki, with LA now having two three-star establishments. The guide also recognized new and returning restaurants, highlighting LA's evolving fine dining scene, despite ongoing criticism of its limited coverage of diverse and street food options.

Maido in Lima Crowned Best Restaurant in the World for 2025
food-and-dining1 year ago

Maido in Lima Crowned Best Restaurant in the World for 2025

The 2025 World's 50 Best Restaurants list was announced in Turin, with Peruvian restaurant Maido taking the top spot, highlighting global culinary diversity and innovation, while U.S. restaurants like Atomix and others also featured prominently. The list continues to face criticism over voting transparency but remains influential in the gastronomic world.

Chicago-based Chefs and Restaurants Shine at 2025 James Beard Awards
food-and-drink1 year ago

Chicago-based Chefs and Restaurants Shine at 2025 James Beard Awards

The 2025 James Beard Awards ceremony in Chicago announced winners across various categories, highlighting notable achievements such as Frasca Food and Wine as Outstanding Restaurant, Jungsik Yim as Outstanding Chef, and Bûcheron as Best New Restaurant, with a strong showing for New York City and several winners making political statements during their speeches.

NYC's Culinary Scene Shines with New Michelin Stars
food-and-dining1 year ago

NYC's Culinary Scene Shines with New Michelin Stars

Manhattan continues to dominate the fine dining scene as several of its restaurants received new Michelin stars, with Jungsik becoming the first Korean restaurant in the U.S. to earn three stars. The Michelin Guide's latest awards also recognized new two-star and one-star establishments, alongside 16 new "Bib Gourmand" designations for good value dining. Despite criticisms of the Michelin system, many chefs and restaurateurs value the prestige of these awards, though some industry insiders argue they have less impact on the general public compared to other reviews.