New Orleans, the Culinary Capital of the United States Lands MICHELIN Stars and named a UNSECO Creative City all in One Week.
New Orleans, the Culinary Capital of the United States Lands MICHELIN Stars and named a UNSECO Creative City all in One Week.
Very exciting news for New Orleans! The MICHELIN Guide to the American South Ceremony in Greenville, South Carolina announced New Orleans finally was honored for culinary excellence with several Michelin honors.
Congratulations are due to one of our favorite cities in the world!
Two MICHELIN Stars
Emeril’s (New Orleans; Creole cuisine). For an added note, According to a nola.com report by Ian McNulty, “It is exceedingly rare for restaurants to debut in a Michelin Guide above the one star level.”
One MICHELIN Star
Saint-Germain (New Orleans; Contemporary cuisine)
Zasu (New Orleans; American Contemporary cuisine)
Michelin Young Chef/Culinary Professional Award
EJ Lagasse
Bib Gourmand (11 in New Orleans)
The MICHELIN Guide inspectors awarded 50 restaurants the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes eateries for offering great food at a great value.
Acamaya
Cochon
Cochon Butcher
Domilise’s
Dooky Chase
Hungry Eyes
Lufu Nola
Mister Mao
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Saba
Turkey and the Wolf
Michelin Recommended Restaurants (18 in New Orleans)
34 Restaurant and Bar
Addis Nola
Atchafalaya
August
Clancy’s
Compere Lapin
Dakar NOLA
Galatorie’s
Herbsaint
Killer Poboys
Molly’s Rise and Shine
La Petite Grocery
Osteria Lupo
Patois
Peche
Saffron NOLA
The Kingsway
Willie Mae’s Nola
So what are these coveted Stars you may ask? The founders of the Michelin Tire Company, Andre and Edouard Michelin, created the Michelin Guide in 1900. It was a free guidebook for French motorists to encourage travel. The purpose behind the Michelin Guide was to promote road trips, encouraging the use of automobiles, as cars were quite novel in the early 1900s. Today the MICHELIN Guide remains a reliable companion for any traveler seeking an unforgettable meal and hospitality experience.
In addition, At the same time , New Orleans was designated a ‘Creative City” for Music by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, joining only nine US cities and giving our musicians, music economy and our community prestigious global recognition and opportunities to connect and create impact with other international Creative Cities.
Earning the UNESCO and Michelin accomplishes what we have been saying for years . These prestigious awards stand as a testament to the commitment to excellence that enriches the experience of everyone who chooses New Orleans as a place to live, work, and visit.
Congratulations New Orleans! See you soon!
