{"id":705013,"date":"2026-05-30T21:01:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/705013\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T21:01:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:01:45","slug":"historic-moment-michelin-guide-reveals-first-statewide-restaurant-selection-for-florida-michelin-north-america-inc-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/705013\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Moment: MICHELIN Guide reveals first statewide restaurant selection for Florida :: Michelin North America, Inc."},"content":{"rendered":"

Today the MICHELIN Guide revealed the 2026 restaurant\u00a0selection\u00a0for Florida and for the first time the\u00a0selection\u00a0covers the entire state.\u00a0Notably, this year\u2019s\u00a0selection\u00a0features two new One MICHELIN Star restaurants.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Emelina\u00a0in West Palm Beach and\u00a0Mutra\u00a0in Miami\u00a0both\u00a0joined the\u00a0selection\u00a0for the first time with\u00a0One MICHELIN Star.\u00a0Additionally,\u00a0Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and Bakery\u00a0in Tampa was awarded a Green Star for leading the way in mindful gastronomy.\u00a0The full selection, including Bib Gourmands and recommended\u00a0restaurants\u00a0totals 200\u00a0eateries spanning 41\u00a0cuisine types.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat began just a few years ago has grown into something truly remarkable,\u201d said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director for the MICHELIN Guide. \u201cFlorida\u2019s culinary landscape continues to evolve, which led our anonymous Inspectors on a journey from the Panhandle to Key West to uncover the best dining experiences and hidden gems to make up this year\u2019s\u00a0selection. As we welcome two new restaurants into the MICHELIN\u00a0Star family for the first time, we celebrate the depth of talent across all of Florida. Congratulations\u00a0to\u00a0all\u00a0the chefs and restaurant teams represented in this year\u2019s\u00a0selection!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Restaurant plaques will be\u00a0provided by our Destination Partners\u00a0to each restaurant in the coming months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are the new MICHELIN Star restaurants, with Inspector notes from each (Inspectors\u2019 comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and\u00a0mobile app<\/a>):\u00a0<\/p>\n

One MICHELIN Star\u00a0<\/p>\n

Emelina\u00a0(West Palm Beach; Cuban\u00a0cuisine)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chefs Osmel Gonz\u00e1lez and Camila Salazar’s cuisine at Emelina asks what\u00a0would Cuban cuisine\u00a0look like if global inspiration was applied to its foundation.\u00a0It’s\u00a0an intimate space, with 16 counter seats facing an open kitchen, but\u00a0it’s\u00a0their keen perspective and skillful cooking that feel deeply personal. Most of the ingredients are sourced from South Florida to tell a unique story. Poached Sebastian Silver oysters with yucca foam and a mushroom powder shows refinement, while marinated Redland cherry tomatoes with Cuban oregano chimichurri and Florida macadamia milk foam\u00a0showcases\u00a0how simple ingredients can shine. The 45-day, dry-aged Florida beef is accompanied by memorable green mango mojo sauce and Cuban black bean sauce, while the\u00a0rabo\u00a0encendido, a reimagined version of a classic oxtail stew, is a standout.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mutra\u00a0(Miami;\u00a0Middle Eastern\u00a0cuisine)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Israeli Chef Raz Shabtai has brought his take on classic Middle Eastern cuisine to diners in sunny Miami. Named for his grandmother, this is a place where snagging a seat at the expansive chef’s counter is\u00a0a must. The menu is hyperlocal and rotates often, so\u00a0don’t\u00a0be surprised when something runs out. Fear not, however, as the excellent staff will help you discover your new favorite. Some notable dishes include a show-stopping plate of beets, earthy and perfectly cooked in a pool of ajo blanco and topped with a stunning beetroot sorbet and almond crumble. The signature lamb kebab with smoked\u00a0eggplant\u00a0cream and tomato oil is pure comfort, as is chicken a la Tunis, juicy and flavorful with harissa-studded chickpea tomato stew and some of the lightest,\u00a0fluffiest\u00a0and well-seasoned couscous this side of Marrakesh. Muhallebi, a creamy Middle Eastern milk pudding with aromatic rosewater, tahini crumble and pistachio, is a sweet and satisfying finale.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One New Restaurant Highlighted for\u00a0Its\u00a0Inspiring Vision\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and\u00a0Bakery\u00a0(Tampa)\u00a0is\u00a0highlighted\u00a0by the Green Star for\u00a0its\u00a0inspiring\u00a0and\u00a0committed\u00a0vision for the future of\u00a0gastronomy. The Green Star\u00a0recognizes\u00a0restaurants\u00a0that\u00a0have\u00a0impressed\u00a0Inspectors\u00a0through\u00a0their\u00a0approach. By\u00a0shaping\u00a0a\u00a0community\u00a0of innovative establishments\u00a0driven\u00a0to\u00a0pursue\u00a0progress\u00a0in the\u00a0role\u00a0of restaurants, the Green Star\u00a0fosters\u00a0dialogue and collaboration,\u00a0encouraging\u00a0them\u00a0to inspire and\u00a0evolve\u00a0together.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bib Gourmand\u00a0<\/p>\n

The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors\u00a0identified\u00a010\u00a0new\u00a0restaurants\u00a0to add to\u00a0the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes eateries for great food at\u00a0a great value.\u00a0The full list can be found below.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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MICHELIN Special Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition to the Bib Gourmands and Stars, the Guide announced four Special Awards:<\/p>\n

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The restaurants join the MICHELIN\u00a0Guide\u00a0selection\u00a0of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay in Florida and throughout the world.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each hotel in the selection has been chosen by MICHELIN Guide experts for its extraordinary style,\u00a0service\u00a0and personality \u2014 with options for all budgets \u2014 and each can be booked directly through the MICHELIN Guide website and app. The\u00a0selection\u00a0for Florida features the state\u2019s most spectacular hotels, including the only\u00a0private island\u00a0resort in North America,\u00a0Little Palm Island Resort & Spa<\/a>\u00a0(three MICHELIN Keys), the iconic\u00a0White Elephant Palm Beach<\/a>\u00a0(one MICHELIN Key), or\u00a0sustainability pioneers like the\u202fHotel Greystone<\/a>\u00a0(one MICHELIN Key).\u00a0<\/p>\n

The MICHELIN Guide is a benchmark in gastronomy. Now\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0setting\u00a0a new standard for hotels. Visit the MICHELIN Guide\u00a0website<\/a>, or download the free\u00a0app<\/a>\u00a0for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an unforgettable hotel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The MICHELIN Guide in North America\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

Michelin announced its first North American Guide in 2005 for New York. Guides have also been added in Chicago (2011); Washington, D.C. (2017); California (San Francisco in 2007, statewide 2019); Florida (Greater Miami, Orlando and Tampa in 2022, adding Greater Fort Lauderdale, The Palm Beaches and St. Pete-Clearwater in 2025, statewide in 2026); Toronto (2022); Vancouver (2022); Colorado (2023); Atlanta (2023), Mexico (2024), Texas (2024), Qu\u00e9bec (2024), the American South (2025), Boston (2025), Philadelphia (2025), the Southwest (2026) and\u00a0the\u00a0American Great Lakes\u00a0(2027).\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

About the MICHELIN Guide\u00a0

\nRecognized globally for excellence and quality, the MICHELIN Guide offers a selection of world-class restaurants.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n


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The famous one, two and three\u00a0MICHELIN Stars<\/a>\u00a0identify\u00a0establishments serving exceptional cuisine\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0rich in flavor, remarkably executed and infused with the personality of a talented chef.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n


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The\u00a0Bib Gourmand<\/a>\u00a0is a designation given to select restaurants that offer\u00a0good quality\u00a0food for\u00a0a good value\u00a0\u2013 often known as personal favorites among the inspectors when dining on their own time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n


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The MICHELIN Guide\u00a0remains\u00a0a reliable companion for any traveler seeking an unforgettable meal and hospitality experience. The Guide was\u00a0first published<\/a>\u00a0in France at the turn of the 20th century to encourage the development of car mobility as well as tire sales by giving practical advice to motorists. Progressively, the Guide\u00a0has specialized\u00a0in\u00a0restaurant,\u00a0hotel\u00a0and wine\u00a0recommendations. Michelin\u2019s inspectors still use the same criteria and manner of\u00a0selection\u00a0that were used by the inspectors in the very beginning.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The restaurant selections join the MICHELIN\u00a0Guide\u00a0selection\u00a0of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay around the world. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or\u00a0download the free app<\/a>\u00a0for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an amazing hotel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thanks to the rigorous MICHELIN Guide selection process that is applied independently and consistently in more than 60 destinations, the MICHELIN Guide has become an international benchmark in fine dining.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All restaurants in the Guide are recommended by Michelin\u2019s anonymous inspectors, who are trained to apply the same time-tested methods used by Michelin inspectors for many decades throughout the world. This ensures a uniform, international standard of excellence. As a further guarantee of complete objectivity, Michelin inspectors pay all their bills in full, and only the quality of the cuisine is evaluated.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

To fully assess the quality of a restaurant, the inspectors apply five criteria defined by Michelin: product quality; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of flavors; the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine; and consistency over time and across the entire menu. These criteria guarantee a consistent and fair\u00a0selection\u00a0so a Starred restaurant has the same value regardless of whether it is in Paris, New York or anywhere else in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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