January 16, 2026 6:15 PM
Published January 16, 2026 5:10 PM
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Michelin stars are the highest honor in the culinary world and are currently awarded to only 3,766 restaurants around the world. Restaurants inspectors dine at each restaurant many times and evaluate based on five main criteria: ingredient quality, harmony of flavors, mastery of culinary techniques, how the chef’s personality shines through their cuisine, and consistency. You can read more about the award here…