Seven Austin restaurants are newcomers to the Michelin Guide.
(CultureMap Austin) The Texas restaurant scene is once again basking in an international spotlight. The Michelin Guide has revealed its statewide selections at an invite-only ceremony held Tuesday, October 28 in Houston.
Overall, 53 Austin restaurants are included in this year’s edition of the guide. They are divided as follows:
Michelin Star awarded to “establishments serving exceptional cuisine that’s rich in flavor, remarkably executed, and infused with the personality of a talented chef.”
Barley SwineCraft OmakaseHestiaInterStellar BBQla BarbecueLeroy and Lewis BarbecueOlamaie
Bib Gourmand – Awarded to “restaurants that offer good quality food for a good value.”
BriscuitsBurnt Bean Co.Cuantos TacosDai DueDistant RelativesEmmer & RyeFranklin BarbecueKemuri Tatsu-yaKG BBQLa Santa BarbachaMercado Sin Nombre (new)Micklethwait Craft MeatsNixta TaqueriaOdd DuckParish Barbecue (new)Ramen del BarrioVeracruz Fonda & Bar
Recommended – For quality restaurants that don’t qualify for either a Bib Gourmand or a Michelin star.
Apt 115Birdie’sComedorDiscadaEsteEzovFabrik (new)GarrisonJeffrey’sJoe’s Bakery & Coffee ShopLa CondesaLaunderetteLe Calamar (new)LenoirLing KitchenLutie’sMaie DayMextaMum Foods Smokehouse & DelicatessenPasta|Bar Austin (new)Poeta (new)Siti (new)SuerteTareTerry Black’s BBQToshokan
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Michelin announced its plans to launch the inaugural Texas guide in July 2024 and revealed its selections last November. In all, 47 Austin restaurants won recognition in the 2024 guide.
Considered to be the most prestigious restaurant review authority in the world, Michelin uses five criteria to evaluate restaurants. They are: 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.
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