Will more Charlotte restaurants earn Michelin recognition? We’re about to find out.

The Michelin Guide is set to announce its 2026 Michelin Guide American South on Wednesday in Nashville, celebrating the region’s best restaurants and putting Charlotte’s food scene in the spotlight once again.

In its second year, the American South guide will offer a window into where to get reliably excellent meals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Georgia. CharlotteFive will be in Nashville to report which restaurants in the Carolinas earn recognition.

Among the Charlotte restaurants counting down to this year’s ceremony is Counter-, the only North Carolina restaurant to get a Michelin Star in 2025, as well as a Green Star, which recognizes sustainable practices…

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