We've already given you a glimpse of how the inspection process works, but now we want to peel back the curtain a little more to give you additional insight into what's going through the minds of our famously anonymous inspectors. The easiest way to do that? Following one of their Twitter accounts (Chicago, New York or San Francisco) or staying up to date with their latest Instagram posts. And yes, these are real inspectors sharing their personal thoughts.
All we can think to say is "gimme" to this plate from Bird Dog.
Menu envy at Topolobampo.
I don’t often suffer menu envy, but while enjoying a recent #tastingmenu jealousy set in when a neighbor cracked into their piñata dulce @topolochicago #mexicanfood #onestar
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) May 22, 2018
Our inspectors got into the Cinco de Mayo spirit sharing some of their favorite Mexican dishes from across the country.
Go to Jam the next time you're looking for breakfast in Chicago.
I’m not big on #breakfast but @JAMRestaurant has me awake in a hurry w. dreams of #eggsbenedict and/or #malted #custard #Frenchtoast #bibgourmand
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) May 15, 2018
Yikes!
It appears that the key to running a longtime and beloved steakhouse is to first have the worst #wine list ever #MichelinWineSymbol #wineonmymind #wineanddine #inspectordiaries
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) May 10, 2018
A beautiful ceviche dish from China Chilcano.
Those are our kind of people.
A table of 2 at #Schwa brought 5 bottles of #wine - I like their math. #MichelinWineSymbol #wineonmymind #wineanddine #Inspectordiaries #onestar
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideCH) May 8, 2018
It appears our inspectors are also part-time comedians.
Ambiance can play a big role in a meal's enjoyment.
There’s not a bad #seat in the house @BLVDsf and no matter where you sit, the surroundings are lovely! #bayviews #kitchencounter #windowalcove
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideSF) May 17, 2018
If this doesn't make you want to run to Noon-O-Kabab, then we don't know what will.
Check out the other beverage pairing the next time you visit Coi.
No matter how much you love #wine try the #tea pairings at @CoiRestaurant – they are sublime #MichelinWineSymbol #wineonmymind #wineanddine #InspectorDiaries #ThreeStars
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideSF) May 9, 2018
We have one thing to say—yum.
Burn . . .
How can you spend millions on linen, furniture and custom suits, but then skimp on training your staff to be as polished as the room? #FoodForThought
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideNY) May 18, 2018
Our mouths are drooling at this beef rib from Hometown Bar-B-Que.
Head to Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen the next time you're looking for soup dumplings.
Are these the best, soupiest, most durable #soupdumplings in New York? We’re smitten by #KungFuLittleSteamedBunsRamen #BibGourmand
— Michelin Guide (@MichelinGuideNY) May 2, 2018
