In an unprecedented move, Visit California’s California Now Podcast host Soterios Johnson does not introduce listeners to one of his guests during this episode.
That’s because Johnson’s first interview is with one of MICHELIN’s famously anonymous inspectors. It’s a fascinating look behind the scenes at our inspection process, and the timing couldn’t be better with recently released MICHELIN Guide California 2019, the first statewide collection of restaurant reviews since it first appeared in the U.S. Aptly-named “Mr. Inspector,” he shares all sorts of insights about the backgrounds of the team reviewing each restaurant, what it takes to make the grade, and why California is such a dynamic dining destination—including more details about why certain spots received stars and the restaurants where he's had some really impressive experiences, such as Providence, n/naka, Kato, and Harbor House.
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The MICHELIN Guide Germany 2021 unveils a wide new selection with special awards
Michelin presents the 2021 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Germany: Despite the health crisis, this year's restaurant selection confirms the diversity and high level of cuisine offered by Germany’s fine dining scene. This latest selection features no fewer than 310 starred restaurants, including one new Three Star restaurant, three new Two Star restaurants and 25 new One Star restaurants.

33% of MICHELIN Starred Restaurants open in Week 8_2021 (22/02 - 28/02)
The MICHELIN Guide has developed an international barometer to facilitate analysis of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on Michelin Starred restaurants.

The MICHELIN Guide Switzerland 2021 reveals its selection!
• A refreshing selection illustrating the strength of the Swiss fine dining scene despite the ongoing crisis • A remarkable number of restaurants feature in the Two Star selection • The MICHELIN Green Star for sustainable gastronomy makes its debut appearance in the Swiss selection

The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2021 Unveils New Stars, Including Two New Two Stars
Among a total of 69 MICHELIN-starred restaurants in Hong Kong and 18 starred restaurants in Macau, 2 restaurants newly receive Two Stars and 8 restaurants receive One Star.