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Explore our curated guide to the best local dining, from hidden gems and new restaurants to classic neighborhood favorites.

A close-up of a glowing Michelin star award on a table at Milpero restaurant, Denver, next to an exquisite dish.
The Table Guide

Milpero in Denver Earns First New Michelin Star in Colorado

Only one restaurant, Milpero, received a new star in the 2026 Michelin Guide for Colorado, despite the guide's first-ever statewide selection encompassing 63 restaurants across 22 cuisine types, accor

Kurt Schneider· Sep 14· 3 min read
Elegant awards ceremony held at Detroit's historic Michigan Central Station, celebrating culinary excellence in the Great Lakes region.

Detroit Hosts First Michelin Guide Great Lakes Awards Ceremony

Kurt Schneider · Sep 9
Overhead view of a vibrant South Australian food market at dusk, with a chef preparing a bowl of ramen, hinting at the Michelin Guide's arrival.

Michelin Guide South Australia: Launch & Judging Details

Kurt Schneider · Sep 3
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

Kurt Schneider · Aug 27
A professional chef searing a steak in a high-quality carbon steel pan in a busy, well-lit commercial kitchen.

Top Carbon Steel Pans Elevate Professional Kitchen Performance

Kurt Schneider · Jun 12
A split image showing a closed restaurant on one side and a bustling new restaurant on the other, representing the contrasting trends in the US dining industry.

US restaurant scene: Closures hit some, new ventures emerge

Dallas-Fort Worth, a major US metropolitan area, recently ranked third nationally in restaurant closures, trailing only New York and Chicago, according to Dallas News .

Kurt Schneider· Jul 30· 3 min
An exquisitely presented dish at Californios, the first Mexican restaurant globally to be awarded three Michelin stars, showcasing culinary excellence.

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· Jun 27· 3 min