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Michelin-starred

  • a word derived from Michelin star.
    Michelin star
    noun
    a mark of distinction awarded by the Michelin travel guides to a restaurant in recognition of the high quality of its cooking. A restaurant may receive one, two, or three stars, representing very good, exceptional, or exquisite cuisine, respectively

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Tree-shaded boulevards are lined with flagship Ferrari, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce showrooms, as well as designer boutiques and Michelin-starred restaurants.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

Ripert, the Michelin-starred Le Bernardin chef, said yes without seeing the script because of his trust in Witherspoon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

A Michelin-starred chef has called on the government to cut VAT for the restaurant industry.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

A tumultuous year marred by wildfires, tariffs, immigration raids, increasing rent and labor costs saw some of the city’s most famous restaurants closing, from Michelin-starred fine dining to cozy mom-and-pop spots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

“I’m 53—maybe 12 years ago I’d be OK standing up in a K-Town bar,” said Hooni Kim, chef-owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Meju.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

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