Houston will host Texas’ inaugural Michelin Guide ceremony this fall.
Why it matters: The Nov. 11 ceremony will unveil the first-ever selection of starred restaurants in Texas’ Michelin Guide , which will feature restaurants in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth.
What they’re saying: Houston was selected to host the first ceremony because of the Michelin Guide’s emphasis on showcasing future culinary talent and diverse cuisines, per the announcement Monday.
- “Houston is full of culinary innovation and world-class hospitality, which goes hand in hand with our values at the Michelin Guide,” Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guides, said in the release.
How it works: Chefs will be invited to a yet-to-be-announced venue where some will receive a Michelin Star or another Michelin Guide distinction.
- Host cities change yearly.
The bottom line: Being the first host city reinforces our reputation as a food city and definitely makes us look good. Let’s just hope we see plenty of starred restaurants on that list.