HOUSTON \u2014 It\u2019s only the second iteration of the Michelin Guide Texas, and the state has already added to its hefty amount of stars and distinctions. From a few newcomers to lots of familiar faces, here are the winners featured in this year\u2019s guide.<\/p>\n
The ceremony, held at the Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston on Tuesday, saw three new restaurants earn a coveted Michelin Star. Mamani, a French contemporary spot in Dallas, brought home the city\u2019s second-ever Star, while the other two went to San Antonio\u2019s Isidore and Nic\u014dsi.<\/p>\n
Two new restaurants were honored with a Green Star for their commitment to sustainable cuisine: Nixta Taqueria in Austin and Isidore. Nixta sources hyper-local ingredients, with the only imported item being its heirloom corn sourced from a family farm in Oaxaca. Isidore gets its meat and seafood from local ranches and the Gulf, while its produce comes from small, independent Texas farms.<\/p>\n
The Bib Gourmand distinction, given to spots with quality food at a moderate price, was awarded to eight new Texas restaurants, including:<\/p>\n
Annam – Houston
\nCho\u0300pnBlo\u0323k – Houston
\nde Gama Canteen – Houston
\nMaximo – Houston
\nMercado Sin Nombre – Austin
\nMezquite – San Antonio
\nPapalo Taqueria – Houston
\nParish Barbecue – Austin<\/p>\n
Special awards were also presented to four individuals, including:<\/p>\n
Chuck Charnichart (Barbs B Q, Lockhart) – Michelin Young Chef\/Culinary Professional Award
\nChas Martin (Mister Charles, Dallas) – Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award
\nElliot Wood (Credence, Houston) – Michelin Outstanding Service Award
\nCelia Pellegrini (Este\/Suerte, Austin) – Michelin Sommelier Award<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year\u2019s Texas selection emphasizes the many talents across your communities who continue to rise above with culinary innovation and passion that is palpable,\u201d said Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the MICHELIN Guide. \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome three new restaurants into the MICHELIN Star family of restaurants, putting them on the map for travelers both near and far to experience. A heartfelt congratulations to all the restaurants and chefs honored in this year\u2019s bustling selection.\u201d<\/p>\n