Michelin

British

/ miʃəlɛ̃ /

noun

André (ɑ̃dre). 1853–1931, French industrialist; founder, with his brother Édouard Michelin (1859–1940), of the Michelin Tyre Company (1888): the first to use demountable pneumatic tyres on motor vehicles

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The restaurant received a Michelin star in 2016, on its 90th anniversary.

From BBC

Tom Kerridge has backed a Welsh restaurant to be awarded three stars in this year's upcoming Michelin Guide.

From BBC

The Michelin Guide recommends restaurants and hotels worldwide, with its iconic star rating signifying exceptional food quality.

From BBC

There are currently seven restaurants in Wales that have been awarded a prestigious Michelin star.

From BBC

“What do you think, I’m going to dress up like the Michelin Man or something?”

From Los Angeles Times

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