At the Michelin Guide’s first-ever Texas awards ceremony, held at Houston’s 713 Music Hall on November 11, Austin restaurants received seven of the 15 Michelin stars awarded to Texas restaurants.
Houston has been awarded six more coveted stars, which demonstrate mastery of the culinary arts according to the Michelin Guide’s standards. Many other eateries and chefs were also recognized for their service, quality, sustainability and affordability.
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Michelin partnered with marketing organization Houston First and Travel Texas, part of the Texas Department of Economic Development and Tourism, to host the invitation-only ceremony in Houston.
Michael Heckman, Houston’s first president and CEO, joined Houston Mayor John Whitmire and other “innovative chefs and savvy restaurateurs from Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. , and welcomed several people with welcoming hospitality. He said the arrival of the Michelin Guide in Texas and Houston is an important milestone in the state’s culinary evolution.
“Texas today is home to some of the world’s finest restaurants, and this authoritative guide makes them even more visible to the world,” Heckman said. “Houston’s incredible cultural diversity makes it one of the most acclaimed and dynamic food cities in the nation, with more than 12,000 restaurants serving more than 80 different cuisines from around the world. I am.”
According to Michelin’s website, Texas is the 11th state on the Michelin Guide’s list of North American destinations.
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Forty-three restaurants in Texas earned a Bib Gourmand rating for “Great Food at Affordable Prices,” and two restaurants earned a Green Star for sustainable gastronomic practices.
Meanwhile, individual chefs and restaurateurs were also honored with awards, including Julian Shafer, who won the Outstanding Cocktail Award for Rye in Dallas, and Chef Edgar Rico, who won the 2024 Young Chef Award for Nixta Taqueria in Austin. It shone.
A total of 15 restaurants have received one star in the Michelin Guide. Here’s a city-by-city list of Houston Inauguration Star-starred restaurants:
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Barley Pig Craft Omakase Hestia
Leroy and Lewis’ Barbecue La Barbecue Interstellar Barbecue Ola Midas
Tatsu Dallas
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BCN Taste and Tradition
corkscrew bbq
Le JardinierMarch
musafah tatemo san antonio
Mixtri
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Tire company Michelin sponsors the International Restaurant Rating System, which began more than 100 years ago in France to encourage tourism and travel, which dates back to the origins of the auto industry, according to the company’s website.
According to Michelin’s website, anonymous inspectors have been visiting Texas restaurants since July, reviewing and rating them based on certain culinary standards. Criteria include:
High quality products and ingredients Harmony of flavors Mastery of cooking techniques The voice and personality of the chef reflected in the food Consistency of food and service between inspector visits The Michelin Guide rates these restaurants from 1 star to 3 stars Rank them, with 3 stars being the most prestigious. According to the website, the stars indicate: 1 star: The restaurant has quality food and is “worth a stop” 2 stars: The restaurant has excellent food and is “worth a stop” 3 stars: The restaurant has exceptional food and is “special” It’s worth the trip.”
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The Texas Restaurant Association and hospitality industry experts say Texas’ inclusion in the Michelin Guide recognizes Texas’ global recognition for its “rich, culturally diverse cuisine and outstanding hospitality.” He said it shows.
TRA President and CEO Emily Williams Knight said in an October statement that these recognitions support the growth and success of Texas’ food culture.
Mr Williams-Knight said: “This recognition will not only attract more visitors, but also provide an economic boost to restaurants and the wider hospitality industry.”
Meanwhile, University of Houston professor Kyle Hite said the state’s diverse food culture deserves to be celebrated on the “world stage.” Hite is an assistant professor in the Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Program and has 14 years of hospitality experience.
“The first Texas edition of the Michelin Guide not only celebrates the creativity and dedication of our chefs, but also highlights the unique flavors that make Texas cuisine special,” Hite said in a Nov. 11 e-mail. said in an emailed statement.
Gov. Greg Abbott said in a Nov. 12 statement that the Michelin guide will also help the state’s economic health.
“This is why the restaurant industry is the cornerstone of our economy, contributing more than $100 billion in sales last year and serving as the state’s largest private employer,” he said.
What’s next?
Mr Abbott congratulated the 117 restaurants selected for the award, saying the recognition was a testament to the “world-class talent” of chefs and restaurateurs.
“The coveted Michelin star ranking will have a lasting impact on the Texas economy and bring the best of Texas to travelers from around the world. No,” he said in a statement. -Every region in Mexico and Texas offers a rich menu of flavors that attracts tourists from all over the world. ”
The Michelin Guide will hold the Texas Ceremony in a different city each year to promote Texas’ gastronomic future and culinary diversity, according to a September news release.
For more information about the event and the recognized eateries, please visit the Michelin Guide website.
