DALLAS — The Michelin Guide list of the best restaurants in Texas has a reveal date.
Michelin’s list of the best restaurants in Texas will be revealed at an event Nov. 11 in Houston.
Michelin announced a deal earlier this year to release a guide, judging restaurants in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and San Antonio, giving them a 1-, 2- or 3-star rating.
As part of the agreement, in partnership with Travel Texas, each of the five cities paid about $90,000 to be part of the Michelin Guide.
Incoming Texas restaurant selections will be judged based on the five criteria established by the Michelin system:
- Quality products
- Harmony of flavors
- Mastery of cooking techniques
- Voice and personality of the chef as displayed via the cuisine
- Consistency between visits and throughout the menu
Michelin Guide, the most recognized restaurant rating system in the world, with Michelin’s anonymous critics, called inspectors, awarding eateries one, two or three stars based on factors like quality of products, flavors, cooking technique, the voice and personality of the chef as reflected in the food, and consistency. Michelin’s Bib Gourmand selection also highlights restaurants with great quality food at great prices and their green star is awarded to restaurants that are leaders in sustainable gastronomy, according to a news release.
Initially published in France at the turn of the 20th century to provide advice to French motorists, it remains a guide for travelers looking for a good meal.
Michelin published its first North American Guide in 2005 for New York. Guides have since been added in Chicago (2011); Washington, D.C. (2017); California (San Francisco in 2008, statewide 2019); Miami/Orlando/Tampa, Florida (2022); Toronto (2022); Vancouver (2022); Atlanta (2023); and Mexico (2024).
Earlier this month, Michelin released their list of the best hotels in the U.S. with 20 Texas hotels making the cut.