(21 July 2024) - The Michelin Guide will in future rate restaurants in the US state of Texas. Texas is known for its many culinary specialities, including barbecue, meat and seafood, and Tex-Mex cuisine. The mature and dynamic gastronomic scene is driven by talented professionals who emphasise Texan culture while drawing inspiration from North American cuisine and the world at large. The first selection of the MICHELIN Guide Texas will be published before the end of the year. It will highlight the best restaurants in Austin, as well as Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

The anonymous inspectors award the symbolic stars to addresses that offer particularly exceptional cuisine: They are awarded one, two or three stars depending on the quality of the offering. The Michelin Guide is also known for its Bib Gourmand programme, which highlights establishments that offer high-quality cuisine at moderate prices. The most recent award, the Green Star, is given to restaurants that pave the way for sustainable gastronomy. Finally, rounding out the selection is the Michelin Guide Recommended Restaurants category, as well as the special awards given to professionals who enhance the guest experience through their expertise and interpersonal skills.

"The Texan culinary landscape has a very special soul, which it owes to its multicultural influences, its local ingredients and its many talents that are not lacking in ambition," explained Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide. "Farm-to-fork dishes, Texan barbecue, fusion or gourmet cuisine - you'll find all the offerings that will appeal to foodies and travellers passing through this wonderful state. Our inspection team has already made some great discoveries and there is no doubt that Texas has all the qualities of a MICHELIN destination."

The inspectors are already hard at work. They make reservations without revealing their identities and pay for their meals so they don't get preferential treatment over other diners at the restaurants they review. "The Michelin Guide Texas offers travellers from around the world a selection of culinary experiences to discover in our state. It features restaurants that embody our heritage and showcases innovative chefs and local artisans who are redefining our culinary scene," said Tim Fennell, director of Travel to Texas. "The launch of the guide will be a tremendous asset to Texas and promote our rich and diverse food culture internationally.