Today, The MICHELIN Guide announced its arrival to the cities of Boston and Philadelphia. Michelin, Meet Boston, and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau revealed the two cities will be included in the newly minted MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities edition. The other pre-existing cities included in this edition of the Guide are Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C.
“We are thrilled for Boston and Philadelphia to join The MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities as both are premier destinations for gourmets to experience a rich diversity of cuisine and culinary history,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guide. “The local passion, talent, and camaraderie in both Boston and Philadelphia are evident in their restaurant communities and the anonymous Inspectors look forward to spotlighting their unique experiences in both cities.”
The MICHELIN Guide’s anonymous Inspectors are already in the field, making dining reservations and scouting for culinary gems throughout the cities. The full 2025 restaurant selections will be revealed at a later date during the annual MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities Ceremony.
"In recent years, Philadelphia has become as renowned for its chef-driven food scene as it is for the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and its passionate sports fans," said Gregg Caren, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Our chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals have been steadily building our city into an internationally acclaimed foodie destination. This announcement that The MICHELIN Guide will be exploring the Philadelphia region to experience our restaurants is an acknowledgement of years of hard work, collaboration, and extraordinary culinary innovation."
"The Boston restaurant scene has reached new heights, a fact validated by The MICHELIN Guide's entrance into our market,” said Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston. “Long known for distinguished and unparalleled farm-to-table and sea-to-table cuisine, Boston now boasts an expanded portfolio of epicurean excellence, underpinned by our great diversity of offerings and contributions from a global diaspora of culinary creators. We invite all to see and try for themselves how Greater Boston's contemporary culinary culture has evolved."
The MICHELIN Guide is constantly observing the evolution of culinary destinations around the world. The Guide’s selection process is determined by anonymous Inspectors and remains completely independent. The MICHELIN Guide is working with Meet Boston and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau on marketing and promotional activities only.
History and methodology
The upcoming restaurant selection will follow Michelin’s historical methodology, based on five universal criteria, to ensure each destination’s selection equity: 1) quality products; 2) the harmony of flavors; 3) the mastery of cooking techniques; 4) the voice and personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine; 5) consistency between each visit and throughout the menu (each restaurant is inspected several times a year).
The MICHELIN Guide remains a reliable companion for any traveler seeking a great meal. The Guide was first published in France at the turn of the 20th century to encourage tire sales by giving practical advice to French motorists. Michelin’s Inspectors still use the same criteria and manner of selection that were used by Inspectors in the very beginning, now applied in destinations around the world.
Michelin announced its first North American Guide in 2005 for New York. Guides have also been added in Chicago (2011); Washington, D.C. (2017); California (San Francisco in 2007, statewide 2019); Florida (Greater Miami, Orlando and Tampa in 2022, adding Greater Fort Lauderdale, The Palm Beaches and St. Pete-Clearwater in 2025, statewide in 2026); Toronto (2022); Vancouver (2022); Colorado (2023); Atlanta (2023), Mexico (2024), Texas (2024), Québec (2025), the American South (2025), and today, Boston and Philadelphia (2025).
About Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America, Inc. has approximately 23,500 employees and operates 36 production facilities in the United States (michelinman.com) and Canada (michelin.ca).
About Meet Boston
Meet Boston is a not-for-profit, partnership-driven sales and marketing organization comprised of over 900 member companies in Boston, Cambridge and across New England. Meet Boston is the primary private sector entity charged with the development of meetings, conventions and tourism-related business. Meet Boston's purpose is to drive economic growth for its partners, connect business and leisure travelers with the full breadth of offerings in Boston and beyond, and shape the global perception of the region. We deliver exciting and inclusive programs and services that drive our regional economy by unifying an eclectic range of community stakeholders around the opportunities, experiences and energy that define our destination and enhance the travel industry.
About Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) creates positive economic impact across the Philadelphia region, driving job growth and promoting the health and vibrancy of our hospitality industry by marketing the destination, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and attracting overnight visitors. The PHLCVB's work engages our partners, the local Philadelphia community as well as culturally and ethnically diverse regional, national and international convention, sporting event and tourism customers. The PHLCVB is also the official tourism promotion agency for the city of Philadelphia globally and is responsible for growing the number of international leisure visitors who come to the region each year. To learn more, visit discoverPHL.com.
Hero Collage: Left side - Kyle Klein Photo / Beacon Hill & Kyle Klein Photo / Constitution | Right side - Albert Lee / New Year's Fireworks on Delaware River Waterfront & Logan Circle and City Hall
