What is a Michelin star?
The Michelin star is the most famous award for restaurants with good to very good cuisine and service. The concept was conceived by tire manufacturer Michelin and was intended to motivate motorists to discover France. Drivers were pointed out in a guide to restaurants that are worth the detour. And the more you drive, the more often you need new tires. Restaurants cannot refuse a star.
The Michelin star is the most famous award for restaurants with good to very good cuisine and service. The concept was conceived by tire manufacturer Michelin and was intended to motivate motorists to discover France. Drivers were pointed out in a guide to restaurants that are worth the detour. And the more you drive, the more often you need new tires. Restaurants cannot refuse a star.
How do you earn a star?
Michelin inspectors visit restaurants anonymously several times to make a judgment. In doing so, they pay attention to at least five things, the guide reports:
1. Using quality products
2. Sense of taste and cooking technique
3. Personality of the chef in the kitchen
4. Do you get value for money as a guest?
5. The structure of the food
What does a star say about a restaurant?
Depending on the quality, restaurants can earn one, two or three stars. Its meaning is as follows:
– One star: A very good restaurant in this category
– Two stars: Excellent food, worth a detour
– Three stars: Exceptional cuisine, worth a special trip
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