Fine Dining

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Elegant dining room of a Southwest restaurant at twilight, with patrons enjoying meals and a hint of desert landscape visible through windows.

Michelin Guide Expands to Southwest, Announces Early 2026 Honors

Even before its full 2026 release, the new Michelin Guide Southwest has already awarded a service honor to a Las Vegas restaurant, while Arizona still awaits its first star.

Kurt Schneider·August 27, 2026

An intimate backyard dinner party in Montclair, featuring a gourmet tasting menu and elegant table setting under string lights.

The Table Guide

Montclair's Culinary Shift: Exclusive Events & High-End Dining

This July, Montclair diners face a choice: a $165 six-course Chef's Tasting Dinner in a backyard, or a 'Summer Seafood Secrets' class.

Kurt Schneider·August 1, 2026

An exquisitely presented dish at Californios, the first Mexican restaurant globally to be awarded three Michelin stars, showcasing culinary excellence.

The Table Guide

Californios earns 3 Michelin stars, becoming world's first Mexican restaurant

In 2026, San Francisco's Californios, led by Chef Val Cantu, shattered a long-standing culinary barrier, becoming the first Mexican restaurant in the world to earn three Michelin stars.

Kurt Schneider·June 27, 2026

Elegant fine dining restaurant interior morphing into a modern counter service setup, symbolizing a restaurant's transition.

Fresh on Main

D.C. Fine Dining Restaurant Transitions to Counter Service Model

After nearly a decade as a celebrated D.

Kurt Schneider·June 23, 2026

A meticulously plated sustainable dish at a Michelin-recognized restaurant, showcasing fresh ingredients and elegant presentation.

Wellness Row

Michelin Awards Green Stars to US Sustainable Restaurants

Out of 200 restaurants in Florida's first statewide Michelin selection, only five earned the coveted Green Star for sustainability.

Sarah Jenkins·May 30, 2026